The school year has started but the pigs have given up on school and aren’t doing their homework. All but one, that is. Smarty Pig is working hard. Although she gets teased, her report card shows her hard work, while the others fail. They reach out to her, and she becomes their tutor. By creating games in their home that practice skills, Smarty Pig shows them that they can learn, and it’s really fun after all. She helps them understand that learning is not just for school, it’s for life.
Get a sneak peek of the book at http://youtu.be/E2L_NS2QqgM
Testimonials:
“Kid-tested, librarian-approved! Nero does an outstanding job of conveying such an important message to youngsters.” --Elaine Volpe, Head of Youth Services, Bethel Park Library, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
“As my first graders listened to a reading of Smarty Pig, smiles and giggles abounded! Molly Nero has successfully combined an important life lesson with a fun read. It is a story that appeals to readers of all ages. Parents and teachers love the positive message about learning. Kids love it, because it's fun.” --Barbara Walsh, 1st Grade Teacher, Washington Elementary, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
"As is ofter said: I only know what I like and and I do like your clever, and funny, and (best of all) thought-provoking story...Smarty Pig. I wish I had come up with the idea myself!" --David McPhail
About the Author
Molly Nero grew up in Texas loving to sing, dance, and read. She spent over
18 years teaching elementary school. Reading to her own children, she was
inspired to write. Molly Nero recently moved to Pennsylvania where she
resides with her family, 2 dogs, and a leopard spotted Gecko and enjoys
writing, cooking, and making snowmen.
Smarty Pig
Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.
ISBN Number: 978-1-61244-048-4
Genre of Book: Picture book
Publication Date: December 2011
Places where Smarty Pig is available for sale:
www.halopublishing.com and all other bookstores POD after Dec.
Author Website: www.smartypigbooks.com
Halo Publishing, Int. and the World of Ink Network will be touring author Molly Nero’s book Smarty Pig, which released December 2011.
You can find out more about Molly Nero’s World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule at http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/MollyNero.aspx. There will be giveaways, reviews, interviews, guest posts and more. Make sure to stop by and interact with Nero and the hosts at the different stops by leaving comments and/or questions.
In addition, come listen to Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network show: Stories for Children at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork. The hosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Chirstopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with Molly Nero about her book, writing, the publishing industry and experiences. Nero will also be sharing writing tips and trials, and the tribulations of the writer’s life.
The show will air live January 9, 2012 at 2pm EST. You can tune in live at the World of Ink Network site at http://www.blogtalkradion.com/worldofinknetwork.
