Claypool Author Tackles Social Issues In New Children's Book
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CLAYPOOL – In his new children’s book, “Stan the Snowman’s Plan for a Summer Tan,” author Marc Thomas Eckel discusses social issues commenly faced by children, such as bullying and running away from problems. The story introduces readers to Stan the Snowman, who’s being bullied by of Brendan the Penguin and Penguin Jim, and he has a plan. He wants to move to Miami Beach so he won’t get hit by the snowballs of Brendan the Penguin and Penguin Jim. With the help of Pierre, a bright white polar bear, Stan learns that running from his troubles is not the way to solve his problems; it only causes more. How will Stan solve his problem? Will moving to Miami Beach really be the best option for him? Eckel offers this story of self-reliance in his new children’s book, “Stan the Snowman’s Plan for a Summer Tan.” Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com Eckel is the creative director of Blue Spaghetti LLC, a creative arts company headquartered in Claypool. He is also a performance artist with Splat Experience, a Christian performance art ministry.
