?A Family Adventure? is an Excellent Choice for Bedtime Storytelling

Charlestown, Ind. (PRWEB) October 19, 2011

According to child development expert Dr. Lillian Juadiong, reading stories to kids before bedtime is beneficial in more ways than one. She states that this activity will give children a head start when they go school as it will improve their listening abilities, communication skills, vocabulary and creativity. There are many books that can be read before bedtime but the best options have to be the ones that teach valuable lessons in a way that captivates a child?s imagination. A Family Adventure is an appealing choice for bedtime storytelling. Written by Terry Rowe, this book has meaningful lessons embedded in an imaginative storyline.

The tale begins when a little girl named Jennifer finds nothing to do one summer day. Her Grandpa decides to tell her a magical story about a loving family, including a ghost, who lived in a castle. One day, they decide to take a walk in an enchanted wood and there they discover some peculiar things. First, they find a baby tiger in the clearing and, later, they see two giants fighting. The story unravels to how the family finds a magical potion that gives light to their strange discoveries and changes their lives forever.

?A Family Adventure? combines delightful illustrations with rich storytelling to charm its readers, especially kids. Parents will also appreciate the lessons and family values that this magical adventure teaches.

This book will be featured at the New York Library Association Book Exhibit in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on November 2-5, 2011.

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About the Author

Terry Rowe is a retired teacher who taught math and science at the Kentucky School for the Blind. She lives in Southern Indiana with a spoiled cat and a golden cocker spaniel. She enjoys gardening and is active in amateur radio.

A Family Adventure * by Terry Rowe

Publication Date: August 12, 2011

Picture Book; $ 15.99; 24 pages; 978-1-4653-4359-8

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