“Picture Books Should Be This Adorable!”
An adorable little vacuum cleaner’s life is turned upside down when his beloved brother is purchased–and he’s left behind at the store. Just when his heartbreak seems too much to bear, a magical friend arrives. She breaks the spell of sadness and sets in motion a chain of events that cause a surprising serendipity!
This picture book is beautifully illustrated with 16 full-color illustrations by award-winning artist Sheila McGraw, illustrator of the children’s classic Love You Forever. Suitable for boys and girls, age 3-7, bedtime stories, reading aloud and beginner readers.
“Our daughters are 4 and 6 and this is one of their favorite books! Sure to be a classic. Love the illustrations by the master Sheila McGraw!” ~ Dad in Los Angeles
“I totally love this picture book. Such a sweet, fun story infused with profound lessons life lessons for kids and grown up kids alike.” ~ Holly B. Reeves
“Really, really cute! A very special little book. This could become a children’s classic. Your kids will love this!” ~ Sandy Jones
A picture book your child will love with a great story, characters and masterful illustrations!
The Story of the Book
A few years ago, I spent an entire day in a garage-turned-playroom with a small child. I had agreed to amuse, entertain and care for her, while her parents were both ill. What did she want to play? Dress up? Dolls? Coloring books? Paints? No—she wanted stories—not stories from books, but made-up stories. She sat on my lap and pointed to one object after another in that room, each time saying, “Tell me a story about that.” Finally, she pointed to a sweet little vacuum cleaner standing in a corner. “It’s lonely all by itself,” she mused.
As I told the story, the seemingly lonely life of the little vacuum cleaner revealed itself, and became not a life of loneliness, but of joy and happiness . How? The little vacuum cleaner performs one selfless act—and its life turns instantly magical.
I offer this story to you for your enjoyment in the hopes it will amuse and inspire you as much as it has me and many others, from 3-year-old children to grumpy old men. You may smile, laugh or cry—but without doubt, you will be touched.
Why is Snuffy and Vroom-Vroom a good choice for your child?
• It will help build your child’s self-esteem and model heartfelt values such as creativity, kindness and patience.
• It will give your child solace if they’ve ever missed a friend or loved one.
• It models the values of loyalty and kindness to family members and how to extend that kindness in all areas of home life.
• And it shows through a delightful story how anyone can create strength from sadness—instead of allowing it to remain as a dark cloud.
Sheila McGraw has also illustrated and/or written several best-selling children’s picture books. “Love You Forever” went on to become a children’s classic with more than 20 million in print and number one on the New York Times Bestseller list.
I searched for over two years for just the right illustrator for my picture books. The one thing I required above all else from an artist was that they love the the characters as much as my grandchildren and I did. Ms. McGraw’s illustrations are above and beyond anything I could have wished for!
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