Children: Join Zander on a new adventure at Spring Creek Elementary School. In this second book of the series, Zander and his fun friends, Emmy Lee and Kippy, return with their teachers, Mrs. Perez and Miss Rivers. A new child, named Clinton, enters the classroom midyear and mayhem follows. It's up to Zander and Miss Rivers to save the situation, with the help of some frogs and tadpoles along the way. Adults: Children and their family members will enjoy sharing this adventure together. Professionals in education and psychology will find Zander's Frogtastic Adventure useful in the classroom and beyond. Designed for children from 3 to 7 years of age, this book may be very supportive to children who are challenged by making friends and adjusting to change, especially in a school or group setting. It is an entertaining adventure that will engage readers of all ages.
About the Author: A Baltimore, MD native and chocolate-lover, Dorothy E. Hardin resides near Hershey, PA, the sweetest place on earth. An award-winning MD educator, she now enjoys writing children's fiction, visiting amusement parks, and traveling with her husband and extended family. Her approach to life and writing is positive and engaging. As her gentle humor wins the hearts of readers, she focuses on the social needs of children, who typically call her Miss Dottie in real life. With an upbeat style, her books address topics, such as making friends, sharing, adjusting to change, and learning. Her first children's book, Zander's Friendship Journey (2014), captivates boys, girls, parents, grandparents, and educational professionals with its energetic plot and appealing illustrations. Like many children who tend to be shy or socially anxious or are on the Autism spectrum, Zander experiences challenges as he tries to make friends. Through caring adults, he and his classmates receive support on their mutual journey with lots of fun and delightful mayhem along the way. Zander's Frogtastic Adventure (2016), her second children's book, features more charming illustrations and another enjoyable, narrative journey. Set again in Spring Creek Elementary School, the story continues with Zander, Emmy Lee, Kippy, and a new character, Clinton, who enters their classroom midyear. The plot takes several unexpected twists that will engage children and adults in the fun adventure with friendship and amphibians at the center. Frogs and tadpoles help Zander and his friends learn not only about the environment and its creatures, but also about themselves.