RELEASE: Tales from The Brush Battles “Maggie McNair Has Spiders in Her Hair”
(PRWEB) August 24, 2010
Tales from the Brush Battles: “Maggie McNair Has Spiders in Her Hair” is the New Book by Sheila Booth-Alberstadt
Every kid has fought the battle of the brush with his or her parents. Author Sheila Booth-Alberstadt explores this common challenge in her newest book, the entertaining “Maggie McNair Has Spiders in Her Hair”, geared toward children ages 2-8.
Every kid has fought the battle of the brush with his or her parents. Author Sheila Booth-Alberstadt explores this common challenge in her newest book, the entertaining “Maggie McNair Has Spiders in Her Hair”, geared toward children ages 2-8. The delightful new release is published by SBA Books and distributed by Emerald Book Company, an imprint of Greenleaf Book Group. It is Booth-Alberstadt’s second published book, and is the first in a planned series about Maggie.
In this ingenious story filled with lessons and consequences from not wanting to brush one’s hair, and complete with lively illustrations by Norris Hall, Maggie refuses to brush her hair. After much frustration, Maggie’s mother lets her have her way. As Maggie soon discovers, there are many benefits to keeping her hair neat and tidy: it won’t become a home for spiders, for one! Maggie McNair is set to become a much-loved character in everyone’s life. Creatively told through the point of view of the spider family, the book will keep both children and adults amused to the very last page.
Maggie’s adventures have already captivated young audiences nationwide.
“Several weeks ago, I was lucky enough to have Mrs. Booth-Alberstadt read ‘Maggie McNair Has Spiders in Her Hair’ to my class,” said kindergarten teacher Andrea Rhodes. “The children truly connected to Maggie and her hair problems. They were mesmerized…In fact, they drew spider ‘hair-homes’ for days!”
With the release of this book, Booth-Alberstadt has quite cleverly solved a universal problem that parents and kids face daily. Be sure to preview the book – in full color – on her website.
Sheila’s interview with MomRN
Sheila talks about her purpose for writing and her upcoming releases.
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Andrea Rhodes, Kindergarten teacher, reviews MAGGIE
From Andrea Rhodes, kindergarten teacher at Fairhope K-1 Center
Sheila’s interview with Papertrails Family blog
Click on link below to read the interview.
Sheila talks about her newest books, her upcoming books, and what it’s like to be an author and mother of six!
Comment from “Coming From the Heart”
Christine Elser commented on your status: “I think that because there are books dealing with grief, going to hospitals, self esteem, and such that there is a need for a book like “Under the Crybaby Tree” dealing with some of the hardships of life. “
A comment from “Coming from the Heart”
Bernadette Dimitrov commented on your link: “It’s an important subject and I hope they change their mind. It would be a comforting resource for so many. Such an important subject … we love your work… we love you … bringing light into our world!”
Coming from the heart….
Well, as many of you may already know, we’re all faced with rejection in our lives from time to time. I was rejected by Greenleaf yesterday, but I sincerely respect their opinion. I submitted my newest title to them a couple of weeks ago called Under the Crybaby Tree and their response to me was “It’s way too heavy.” ( I’m assuming the subject matter.) I wrote this book about my two nieces and their tragedy…and they are not alone. (Fortunately they had an Aunt who was able to rescue them but it still pains me to think of how they must feel deep inside.) Millions of children are suffering from their parents poor choices in life and it’s absolutely devastating. Alcohol and Drug addiction is most certainly a “heavy” topic but sadly, it’s all too common now a days for millions…. I’m still contracted throughGreenleaf with Maggie McNair and I’m extremely honored to be a part of their team. Since I’m a publisher, I plan to move forward with or without Greenleaf and get this book in the hands of as many innocent children and their families as possible…I welcome your support. My biggest FAN wrote a letter in regards to this rejection and I wanted to share it because I feel she nailed it and understands the true value of each and every word in this comforting story. Please leave any feedback so I can pass it along to her. She truly deserves it for her wonderful efforts. Her letter is below. 
{Dear Mr. Greenleaf,
I would like to give you my thoughts on the story, “Under the Crybaby Tree”. Yes, you are correct. The message is heavy because the story goes to a place where NO child should have to be. The weight of how to introduce, and explain to our children this changing world we live in is heavy on our hearts. As parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, we need different tools to help us open the lines of communication with our children and “Under the Crybaby Tree” does just that.
“Under the Crybaby Tree” touches on the subject of decisions and the aftermath of the decision and there’s not just one person who is effected, it’s the entire family. Pushing through barriers is tough, and publishing a children’s book that examines a family that has been torn apart by bad decisions by a single parent is even tougher. But, it is an everyday occurrence in our changing world. We steal some of our children’s innocence at a very young age trying to prepare them to be aware, explaining why one family is different than another or why their best friend had to move away because their best friend’s Mom made a terrible decision. “Under The Crybaby Tree” sends a positive message to the children that live in a household of bad decisions, and that message is, HOPE!
Our world would be a better world if we all had “Beaver Cleaver” families that only read books without touching on the hurtful side of life. In my eyes, I see a need for someone to step up to the plate and take responsibility for facing the fact that our world, our families and our children are changing and we all need to examine the aspects of the family and our decisions that effect that family. I feel we need both sides of children books, one side that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy and the other side that address issues we hope we never have to face.
I do appreciate your time,
Sandra Monroe}
Under the Crybaby Tree
by Sheila Booth-Alberstadt | Illustrated by Sandra Monroe
Life isn’t always fair, especially for children who suffer from their parent’s poor choices. Under the Crybaby Tree tells a story of a Bear named Koya who gets on the wrong path in life and brings two little cubs named Lulu and Kite into her world of self-destruction. As Koya tries to find her way towards a healthier lifestyle, the family comes together to provide comfort to the baby cubs.
Many families across the world will relate to this heart warming story of love and hope. Under the Crybaby Tree delivers a universal message to comfort children who are innocent victims of their parent’s choices and gives the families an invaluable tool in helping explain their circumstances with clarity and tenderness.
Under the Crybaby Tree will encourage children of all ages to make wise choices, in spite of life’s everyday temptations. It will also teach them that with all choices, there are consequences that follow. This story will be a positive reminder to aspire for honorable family values.