San Francisco, California (PRWEB) October 07, 2014
What do a raccoon, a fish, and a snail all have in common? They are the latest characters in the Fearless Fifteen Series by Lisa Hallas with illustrations by Rupal Patel, launched on Amazon.com – http://tinyurl.com/mw3ugsn - to help new readers with reading fluency and confidence building while addressing their worries.
Through the stories of Sam the Snail, Fred the Fish, and Rosey the Raccoon, Lisa Hallas has created a collection of animal friends who have fears and worries like many grade school children. Lisa is able to weave together the basic fundamentals of learning to read with a helpful and positive message in three separate stories written for the young reader, including:
Sam the Snail - Sam does not fit in with his fear of little spaces. How does he handle his fear so he can enjoy more time with his family and friends?
Fred the Fish - Fred worries a lot. He does not want to worry so much. What does he do to stop worrying so much?
Rosey the Racoon - Rosey is starting summer camp. Everyone is excited for her. But, she is nervous. What does Rosey do to feel less nervous about summer camp?
About Fearless Fifteen Series
The Fearless Fifteen Series http://www.fearlessfifteen.com includes interesting and helpful stories for early readers. Young readers will learn ways to handle their fears and worries while working on reading fluency and building confidence as a reader.
The Fearless Fifteen Series is available now on amazon.com and will be coming to local booksellers and children’s bookstores in 2015. If you are a reviewer of children’s books or a library and would like to request a review copy, please e-mail fearlessfifteenauthor(at)outlook(dot)com, with your interest.
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About Lisa Hallas, Author
Inspired by the stories she created for her daughter, Lisa Hallas wanted to help children deal with difficult situations while learning how to read. She started writing stories about colorful characters who face their fears and worries, to motivate children to conquer their own fears.
Lisa gathered these stories into a series of books for Early Readers, called the Fearless Fifteen.
Lisa is a mother of two and enjoys a successful career in marketing and communications. She is a regular contributor to a San Francisco Bay Area community newspaper and an online reviewer of children’s books. Fearless Fifteen is Lisa’s first published series.
About Rupal Patel, Illustrator
Rupal Patel’s love of textile design and her many international travels have given her the vivid imagery she incorporates into her art. She uses her passion for watercolor and her computer illustration skills to create lively children’s illustrations that capture the essence of the story being told. Her illustrations delight readers of all ages.
Elaine Culverwell, Marriage and Family Counselor
Elaine Culverwell is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Fremont, CA. In addition to her private practice, Elaine is a counselor for the students and families at Fremont Unified School District’s charter school for home-schooled kids. She teaches psychology and parenting skills there as well. As a former teacher and current therapist, Elaine has enjoyed working with the parents and kids of Fremont for almost 30 years.
