New Children's Book is a Powerful Tool for Eco-Friendly Parents

In Monstrous Mansions by Laura Simmons, a couple of eco-conscious aliens battle suburban sprawl to save a community.

STATEN ISLAND, NY (PRWEB) November 5, 2006 -- Monstrous Mansions by Laura Simmons is a delightful, original children's book that explores a pressing environmental issue: suburban sprawl.

When John and Bob Smith appear before a Town Hall Meeting to protest turning their neighborhood into a commercial zone, no one suspects that they are really Von Droggle and Bendraggle, two extraterrestrials who are committed to saving Earth's resources. With wit, zest, and stunning full-color illustrations, Simmons reveals that people aren't always what they seem—sometimes they are much more magical than you ever imagined.

Laura Simmons wrote Monstrous Mansions with an eight – twelve age bracket in mind to serve as the perfect addition to school or home libraries, as well as a powerful conversation piece for eco-friendly parents attempting to teach their children the value of Earth's resources.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at lsimmons@si.rr.com. Monstrous Mansions is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
A mother of two, Laura Simmons is a former elementary and secondary school teacher and ESL tutor. Her love of teaching combined with her interests in reading and writing led her to create Monstrous Mansions, her first book.

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