Before
I even begin to write about my thoughts regarding this book, you will far
greater appreciate this post by watching the video that gained worldwide attention and became the catalyst
for the publication of Madeline Becomes a
Star.
You
will definitely want to watch all the way to the very end, so please take a
moment and view this delightful video: http://youtu.be/0z2MwzcY05o
I
clearly remember seeing this video featured on Good Morning America, my
absolutely favorite morning news show forever--even going back to the days of
Joan Lunden and David Hartman. I usually listen to the broadcast as I am
preparing for my day, but I recall stopping for a brief time a couple of years
ago to see the little dog chasing the crab. I remember at the bottom of the
screen were the words “Pawleys Island, SC.” Little did I know that I had a
connection with Madeline and her family.
Peggy
Wheeler-Cribb and I had met at a women’s Bible study group in Georgetown, SC,
and one day she contacted me and asked that I take a look at her manuscript for
this book. So I was delighted to offer a few suggestions, although I was
perfectly honest that I am not an expert on writing children’s books. Peggy developed just
about the cutest true story I’ve ever seen, and along with the work of an
extremely talented illustrator, April Bensch, cultivated the tale of Madeline’s
journey to celebrity status.
One
of the most charming aspects of this delightful children’s book is that it
isn’t fiction. It is a 100 percent true story that has already warmed the
hearts of many children and adults as well.
Not
only is it entertaining and fascinating to see how Madeline’s fame was ignited,
but the story also contains a core message that reminds us of how dramatically
the lives of rescue dogs can change when given the benefit of a loving family.
Written
from Madeline’s puppy point of view, readers are able to gain insight into
Madeline’s thoughts and feelings, as well as the facts surrounding her
adventure.
If
you are blessed to have a youngster in your life, this is one book that I
highly recommend. I have no doubt that it will become a top favorite of your little
loved one!
Book Description
Madeline
the Dachshund thought the best thing that ever happened to her was being
adopted by her pet parents from a dog rescue, but that was before she became
famous! Madeline was content living the life of a normal everyday
dog. Then one day Madeline became a star after a video of her playing with
her friend, the ghost crab, went viral! Join Madeline, the rescue dog, on her
rise to fame and her adventure to New York City!
About Author Peggy Wheeler-Cribb
Peggy
Wheeler-Cribb grew up in Earles, SC. She lives with her husband C.L.
in Pawleys Island, SC. Peggy has two children, Diane and Darwin, and two
grandsons, Jason and Nathan. She also has two step-children, Valerie and Brian,
and four more grandchildren through them: Kaitlyn, Pressley, Chance and
Peyton.
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| Peggy Wheeler-Cribb |
Peggy
is an award winning educator, as well as a community leader and
presenter. She owned and directed Happy Time Preschool for 33 years. She
is the founder and director of Grace Church Ministries for Special Needs
Children at First Baptist Church in Georgetown, SC. Peggy and her
family volunteer in the ministry every week and are supporters of local animal
rescues. Peggy delights in all children and strives to live by Colossians 3:23:
Whatever you do, work heartily as for the Lord and not for men.
About Illustrator April Bensch
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| April Bensch |
April Bensch grew up in Tampa,
Florida, where she developed a deep appreciation for the visual and
performing arts. She has enjoyed calling Pawleys Island her home
for the past 15 years, where she has become an award winning artist,
illustrator and mother of 3 beautiful daughters. April has taught art to
children of all ages and delights in bringing color, personality and life
to the characters she illustrates, bringing joy to readers both young
and old. You can view her artwork at www.aprilbensch.com or view her last illustrated book,
“Twas the Night Before Jesus” at www.ontheedgeproductions.org.
Visit
the following sites for more about Madeline
Becomes a Star!
Website: http://www.wonderfulwienerdog.com
We'll be back again soon with another post that will acquaint you with more amazing authors and their books! Thank you for stopping by...
Lovingly,
Mary Anne Benedetto
Author of Eyelash, 7 Easy
Steps to Memoir Writing: Build a Priceless Legacy One Story at a Time!, Never
Say Perfect and From Italy with Love & Limoncello.
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