New Children's Book Inspires Future Dancers and Football Players

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David Ira Rottenberg
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Natick, MA 01760
publisher@cedarcrestbooks.com
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A new children's book, 'Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig', has been released just in time for the holidays. Author David Rottenberg and illustrator Lesley Anderson have joined forces to create an engaging tale of perseverance through the eyes of two endearing pigs - not-so-graceful Gwendolyn, and clumsy football hopeful Omar. The book is available at Amazon.com at a discounted price of $12.50.

Boston, MA, December 2008 - Author David Ira Rottenberg has joined forces with illustrator, Lesley C. Anderson to create an engaging tale of perseverance through the eyes of two endearing pigs - not-so-graceful Gwendolyn, and clumsy football hopeful Omar. The pair find themselves in an unlikely situation when the foreboding Russian ballet teacher, Natasha Levertov, self-proclaimed "greatest teacher of dance in 'ze vorld'" catches them peering in the window of her ballet studio one afternoon.

'Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig' has been a success among ballet companies and bookstores, entertaining both boys and girls who have explored the adventures contained within its pages. While the cover suggests a book appropriate for young ballerinas, upon opening the book, the reader finds that aspiring sports players can also relate. The story is appropriate for children up to age 8, and many adults have chuckled while reading Natasha's Russian accent and seeing the colorful, charming illustrations.

'Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig' has received raves not only from customers but from reviewers as well. DancerUniverse.com editor Wendy Garofoli writes, "This cute story can help inspire both boys and girls to get into dance class, and it gives accolades to the teachers themselves, whose dedication is often overlooked."

The 40 page, full color, hardcover book with dust jacket is available online and in bookstores for $15.95.

About the Author:

David Ira Rottenberg is a graduate of Columbia University. He has published two novels and co-authored three business books. He has written for publications such as Boston Magazine and the Boston Globe. His poems have appeared in poetry magazines throughout the United States. Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig is his first children’s book.
About the Illustrator:

Lesley Anderson is a children's book illustrator in Medford, Massachusetts. Originally from Rockport, Anderson grew up developing her creative talents in the arts, music and theater, with her first dedicated museum exhibit at the age of 13. In addition to children's book illustration, Anderson creates pet portraits from photographs at www.southpawgallery.com and works as an independent business and web copywriter, social media consultant, and children's musical theater composer.

Further information can be found at www.cedarcrestbooks.com