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    Author Showcase: Floyd and the Irresistible Cookie

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    By Kristine Daniels
    Published: November 9, 2009

    Author Showcase: A place for authors and illustrators to gain visibility for their works.*

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    Floyd and the Irresistible Cookie

    by Kristine Daniels (author/illustrator)

    Reading Level: Ages 4-8

    Paperback: 32 pages

    Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC (2009)

    Author and illustrator Kristine Daniels captures the feelings of holiday excitement and  anticipation in her children’s picture book Floyd and the Irresistible Cookie. This book is one  that children will want to read not just on Christmas Eve, but throughout the entire holiday season.

    The story unfolds when a beautiful and delicious snowflake-shaped cookie becomes an ornament on the family Christmas tree. Floyd, a very persistent and hungry dog, desperately wants this cookie for a snack. He tries to capture the “Irresistible Cookie” in every way that he can imagine with the help of his canine companions, Larue and Tiny. Floyd is resourceful, crafty and determined, but is he successful?

    Recommended for ages 4 to 8, the illustrations are richly colored with thoughtful and  intricate details that capture the interest of older readers as well. The main characters,  which are based on the author/illustrator’s own Welsh corgis, are endearing, humorous  and expressive as they collaborate on Floyd’s cookie-capturing plans.  The story is written  from the view point of the animals, giving the dogs humanistic thoughts and emotions to which children can relate.  Without being didactic, a subtle point is made when Floyd realizes that sharing can be nicer than having something only to himself.

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    Floyd and the Irresistible Cookie is appealing to both boys and girls and is an excellent addition to any family’s holiday story library. It is available on line through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com. For more information, visit the author’s web site at www.kristinedaniels.net.

    *Titles featured in the Author Showcase have not been reviewed by The Children’s Book Review, and reflect the thoughts of the author, illustrator, or publishing company.

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