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The Children’s Book Review | January 18, 2019
Celebrate Groundhog Day with this imaginary story that is both entertaining and fun to read!
The rhythmic verse in “Pushball” helps early readers remember word sounds and look for similar sounding words to complete the rhyme. This creates an enjoyable reading and learning experience. The book also teaches an important life lesson based on an ancient proverb … the way to success is achieved through persistence and determination.
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- A paperback copy of Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!, autographed by author Thomas Leavey and illustrator John Buck.
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Publisher’s Synopsis: “Pushball” is the story of a “cute little duck who’s quick on his feet, and a fuzzy old groundhog that just likes to eat.” In an ironic twist, Groundhog attempts to eat the game ball! Pushball was written to entertain and create a laughable story in an enjoyable atmosphere for children. It also teaches that the secret to success in achieving goals is through persistence and determination.
Ages 3-8 | Publisher: leavey-buck Productions | 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-0999798508
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About the Author
Thomas Leavey was born in the Bronx, but grew up in Rockland County, New York. He attended the same grammar and high school as his illustrator John Buck. After graduating from Mankato College in Minnesota, he returned to New York to a career in the film and television industries. He worked on many films and television shows such as Sesame Street; Annie; and Megan Leavey, to name a few. He also took time off from work to volunteer at the rescue operation at Ground Zero. Pushball is the first of several book projects that is in development.
For more information, visit: https://www.earlyreaderbooks.com/
About the Illustrator
John Buck was born in Brooklyn, but for most of his early years he lived in the small town of Blauvelt, NY, where he met Tom. After high school he went to the University of Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University in Michigan. His interest in art and architecture led to a lifelong professional career as an industrial designer, working on everything from aircraft interiors, to business machines, and power tools. He has designed for consulting firms and corporations in New York, Michigan, and Maryland, where he currently lives with his family. Pushball is his first illustrated children’s book.
For more information, visit: https://www.earlyreaderbooks.com/
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- Five (5) winners receive: A copy of Pushball: A Game That’s Tasty to Eat!, autographed by author Thomas Leavey and illustrator John Buck.
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