"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. Mark Twain Based on a True Story. This is the author's first novella. Summary: The number one thing Stevie disliked more than anything else in the whole-wide-entire-world was being sent to bed while it was still daylight. Nor was he very fond of his name. Something had to change. Stevie hatches a 'brilliant' plan to extend the day for more summertime play and change his name along the way. A chaotic neighborhood mess ensues, teaching Billy a valuable lesson about consequences! This seminal work is destined to become a classic: A warm and 'tenderhearted' story of gladness and adventure abound in this amazingly crafted story-perhaps the greatest 'escape story' ever told-from a child's perspective. This story will leave you and your kids in stitches. Giggles Assured. Cowboy Promise. This book will get boys reading again! Written for 10-year-old men AND the kid still inside you! There are (stories within stories) about the importance of having the right name in life, as is one's destiny. There are rich, yet subtle, lessons throughout, in childhood accountability, independence, responsibility (financial and personal), as well as the importance of developing a good work ethic, punctuality, dressing for success, consequences, and heroic acts. All without being preachy-as kids listen (and learn) better that way. There are also funny stories about alarm clocks, strawberry fields, amusement parks, carnival rides, and specifically, roller coasters, banana splits, marbles, and playground first crushes, as well as, athletics, sportsmanship, first cars and fast cars. It's a truly wonderful story that will be treasured and read many, many times-just like great movies are watched over and over again. That's a fact Jack! In this easy-to-read 'bedtime' story, the author, as is his style, dispenses with an overabundance of "he said, she said," dialogues. This is a special book meant to be read ONLY at bedtime! Available as an Audiobook: (The paperback however, has additional stories, delivering a fuller enjoyment experience.) ***************************
Why build your
Stevie Tenderheart
Home Library Today?
*************************** Because: Kindness Wins the Day! Stevie books are perfect for Bright Eyes & Toothless Grins. They will touch your heart. Stevie bedtime storybooks help children feel silly, loved, (safe & cozy) at bedtime for a gentle night's sleep. (That's all any parent wants.) The rhythmic storytelling cadence (stories within stories) quite simply, captivates young imaginations. Stevie's wonderful journeys replace the noise of the day with innocence, kindness and play-all the things sweet dreams are made of, appear on these pages. Stevie books also help parents put their children to bed night after night, on time, every time, guaranteed. -- Just be mindful when you say, "It's Stevie time." They will likely hear, "It's TV time." (And that's on you.) All snuggled into their beds, their covers wrapped up around their heads, 5-10 pages a night ought to do the trick. Your child's bright eyes and fascination will surrender to the sandman, as questions, comments, giggles and grins melt away into lullabies of yawns, whispered sighs and heavy eyes, leading to a gentle night's sleep. Stevie is a good role model. Stevie books appeal to positivity, kindness and a general feeling of self-confidence and well-being. The author uses a little misdirection (or leg-pulling) in his children's books, as is his nature, coming from a comic strip background. (Stevie Tenderheart books have been lauded with 600+ Goodreads ratings and reviews.)