The Hungry Snake - Suzanne Hobbs

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Résumé :
This friendly snake is very hungry! Come along as he tries to solve his craving for just the right meal that will not only satisfy his empty tummy, but also give young readers a fun story they will want to tell again and again. As soon as the last page is read, children beg to act the story out, taking turns as the hungry snake, the grasshopper, or the many animals the snake meets along the way. Children can use their creativity to come up with different animals and what they kindly offer the hungry snake to try. This book is perfect for teaching, sharing, and creativity during family time, at home or in the car. It is also a great addition to learning in the classroom! ...

Biographie:
After a nearly 14-year career as a news reporter and news anchor in her home state of Idaho, there is one story that stands out among all others.
In October 2000, a baby was found thrown away in an alley dumpster in Idaho Falls, Idaho. With her cameraman recording the tragic scene, she was moved to do something to help desperate moms have a better place to leave these unwanted newborns.
She began to advocate for a Safe Haven Law that was in other states, but at the time, was not a law in Idaho. That law (now in all 50 states) allows for birth mothers to safely surrender their newborn babies to designated safe places like hospitals, fire stations and police stations without prosecution. (The law specifics vary state to state.)
About 6 months later, that law was signed by then Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne. He handed her one of the pens he used to sign the law.
A lot has happened since that day. In 2003, after 7 years of marriage and unable to have their own children, she and her husband began the process of adopting a child through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Incredibly, when they were given the call that a baby was waiting for them, the baby was a Safe Haven Baby! A day-old baby girl was left at the hospital by her birth mother who knew about the law Suzanne helped create.
Her powerful story has been told in several magazines, two books, on television and radio. She also appeared as a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show to share her story to millions of viewers.
Thousands of young lives have been saved by the Safe Haven Laws. Suzanne is on a mission to continue to educate mothers that there is a safe haven for their unwanted newborns with no name, no shame, and no blame. Her goal is to have a country (and world) with no tragic newborn abandonments.
Suzanne recently wrote The Hungry Snake book after making up the story to her daughter, Lilly Love, one night at bedtime. It became a favorite story Lilly asked for over and over. It's also become the story this mother and daughter have used to bond at those special bedtime snuggle moments.
She is using a portion of the sales from this Amazon Best Seller to create a national Public Service Announcement and doing a national media campaign to educate about the law.
This is Suzanne's first book, but she has many more fun stories to tell!

Sommaire:
This friendly snake is very hungry! Come along as he searches for a meal that will satisfy his rumbling tummy and delight young readers along the way. With each turn of the page, children are invited into a playful adventure filled with curiosity, kindness, and imagination. As the story unfolds, children quickly become part of the fun. They love acting it out - taking turns being the hungry snake, the grasshopper, and the many animals he meets on his journey. Young readers are also encouraged to use their creativity by imagining new animals and the thoughtful foods they might offer the hungry snake to try. Perfect for reading aloud, sharing, and sparking imagination. The Hungry Snake is a wonderful choice for family time at home, road trips, and classroom learning....