HAZELHURST, Ga., April 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impart to the young ones the valuable lessons of thoughtfulness and determination as Xlibris releases LaDelle Cravey's new delightful picture book. Filled with adorable and vibrant illustrations by artist Dee Sturgis, Petunia and the Make-up is a delightful tale that follows Petunia Cuddlebug, an energetic and inquisitive five-year old who learns valuable lessons from her curiosity.
Petunia is the youngest member of a very large family. She lives in a big house with her dad, mom, four of her five brothers, and two of her four sisters. Having big sisters gives little Petunia some great things to do. Jenny and Maria are teenagers, and Petunia loves watching them as they dress up and apply make-up. She badly wants to wear make-up herself, but in the house, girls have to be thirteen to be allowed to do so. One day, Petunia sneaks into the bathroom and puts on every available make-up. She then curls her hair and enjoys every second of it. But as soon as her mother finds her, she is reminded that she shouldn't be wearing make-up at her age. So after washing her face, she voluntarily helps in baking cookies and gladly serves them to her brothers. Later on, Petunia joins them in a basketball game. Even though she doesn't know how to play, she eagerly tries to learn and never thinks of giving up.
After a long day of activities, she sits on her mother's lap and tells her that she still wants to wear make-up to be pretty like her sisters. But her mother tells her that true beauty isn't measured through the make-up a person is wearing. If it isn't so, then what is it? Join your kids in finding out the answer with this charming tale filled with fun and learning. Petunia and the Make-up is one book that they will surely love.
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About the Author
LaDelle Cravey resides in rural South Georgia with her husband. With ten children, nine of which she has been home schooling since 1991, she is afforded many opportunities to observe her children and their many adventures. A natural storyteller, she has spent countless hours reading stories in her own dramatic style, entertaining her children and their friends. Now, countless others may benefit from her unique storytelling humor.
Petunia and the Make-up * by LaDelle Cravey
Publication Date: April 16, 2009
Picture Book; $15.99; 24 pages; 978-1-4415-2609-0
Picture Book Hardcover; $25.99; 24 pages; 978-1-4415-2610-6
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