A Fantastic Story of an Unusual Young Snake and His Good Deeds
Father and son authors Steven and Max Oscherwitz share a fun tale that kids will surely enjoy and love
Tempe , AZ – ( July 29, 2008 ) – Do you like multicolored cactus flowers, fluorescent scorpions or solpugids? You will see wonderful photographs of all of these in Gilbert’s Adventure, a creative tale about a young snake by co-authors Max and Steven Oscherwitz, which is set in the beautiful Sonoran Desert.
Gilbert’s Adventure is the imaginary tale of a young snake’s good deeds after he is evicted from his desert home by humans. In this story, Gilbert escapes to the mountains, only to realize how much he misses the desert. Before returning, however, Gilbert shows compassion for a drowning beetle. As a result of his kindness, he receives three wishes. Gilbert then uses his wishes in interesting ways and returns to the desert to live despite his fear of humans.
Children and adults will enjoy the special, colorful and unusual images in this book. The exceptional photographs show rare or unusual flora and fauna of our southwestern desert. This picture book is entertaining and encourages every person to show empathy for others, maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity and to protect the environment. Buy a copy of this fun and exciting story book so that your kids can join in Gilbert’s Adventure!
Gilbert’s Adventure * by Max and Steven Oscherwitz
Picture Book; $20.99; 54 pages; 978-1-4257-4577-6
Picture Book Hardcover; $26.99; 54 pages; 978-1-4257-4589-9
To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 472. Tearsheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Marketing Services. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 876.
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