MANCHESTER, VT - Independent Vermont publisher Kathryn Vaughan has introduced a third installment to her series of popular Book/CD sets, as her small company gathers up steam in the publishing world. "We're like the ‘Little Engine that Could'," Vaughan said, as she shared advance copies of her latest entry, "What's Under the Sea?", an enchanting look at ocean life and learning, illustrated by local artist Anharad Edson.
Babies, toddlers and young readers will delight in the underwater journey that takes a curious girl, Hailey and her friends, two bottlenose dolphins, around the seven seas of the world in sight and sound. "What's Under the Sea?" features a stunning, originally composed soundtrack CD with melodies, sound effects and a fascinating narration of marine wonders, which will captivate both child and adult.
An undersea world unfolds with each page, exploring marine life from reefs to glaciers. Children will enjoy spying the little puffer fish that tags along as Hailey and her friends visit the North and South Atlantic Oceans, Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean, the North and South Pacific Oceans and the Artic Ocean. The charming illustrations are printed on sturdy, heavyweight bond in 8.5" x 11" format book, easy for young hands to hold. Chaser Media has also designed a gift tote bag set that includes the book/CD packaged in a travel bag with a soft, plush toy that compliments the theme of the book. Perfect for a baby, toddler, young reader's gift!
"Young minds learn in a variety of ways," Vaughan said. "Music, art and reading offer the foundation blocks that make a powerful presentation to young children." Vaughan also wrote and produced the soothing lullaby story "Little One...Good Night" and a tale of animal fun and frolic in "My Day at the Zoo". "Chaser Media Book/CD sets have simple lessons to tell through music appreciation," Vaughan said. "Little One" gives the sweet predictability of a Morgan foal's good night ritual, while "My Day at the Zoo" and "What's Under the Sea?" offers a peek into the animals that inhabit the world. "Children respond to these books because they are about building relationships," Vaughan added, "the relationship of parent to child, and child to animals and a child's relationship to the world around them."
Northshire Bookstore's Children's Book Buyer Jessica Woods has said, "These remarkably endearing books have enchanted our young readers and delighted their parents. They topped our bestseller list for 2004 & 2005!" Equestrian Magazine called Little One...Good Night, "a colorful joy for the eyes" and "a treasure of a book."
Parents write in to say that these books "have heart and soul" and are a "nightly favorite in our house" and "an enjoyable part of our life". Also, "my child is having a difficult time reading and these books helps him to feel comfortable and want to read!" and my daughter loves the music too!" "These books are truly unique and wonderful!"
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