Author: Nancy Beaule
Illustrator: A. Ilievski
Publisher: BDM Publishing
Genre: Children’s Books / Comics & Graphic Novels / Superheroes
ISBN: 978-0692641415
Pages: 24
Price: $9.99 (Paperback) $1.99 (Kindle)
Available at: Amazon.com
Book Review:
What happens when a fraidy-cat, a curious chap, a sneaky sidekick, a tag-along sibling and a four-legged companion decide to pay a visit to Peppa Mansion to locate Doc Peppa’s super eye formula? A mysterious plot shrouded with twists, turns and unexpected discoveries ensues. But, will they find the formula? And, which one of the fortune-hunting five will be clever and toss in a naughty prank for a little extra entertainment?
Nancy Beaule has written a real eye-opener with, ‘Chompy & The Munchy Bunch: The Secret Formula’, the first book in a growing series. ‘The Secret Formula’ centers around an adventurous group of unlikely friends: a carrot, a potato chip, a candy bar, a cupcake and a wiener dog. What I found quite interesting, aside from the tale itself, was how Ms. Beaule had the characters snacking on their own kind. What I mean by that is: Chompy the carrot nibbled on carrots, while Salty the potato chip, stuffed his face with, you guessed it, potato chips. I found this to be a rather unique approach to the development of their characterizations.
The illustrations in ‘The Secret Formula’ display personality from the first page. Mr. Ilievski maintained a monotone palette which benefited the story line by adding in more spookiness to the mystery as it unfolded. One drawing in the book stood out by offering up quite an eye-popping chuckle. To solve the mystery of the page to which I am referring, you will have to buy a copy of the ‘Secret Formula’ and find out.
Included, with the copy of ‘Chompy & The Munchy Bunch:The Secret Formula’ I received, was a bookmark which contained a delicious and nutritionally healthy snack called, Chompy Juice. I think that little nugget is a great seed for Ms. Beaule to perhaps consider penning a healthy snack book for kids.
As I finished reading the last page of ‘Chompy & The Munchy Bunch: The Secret Formula’, and pondered its rather surprising ending, I could not help but wonder something. While it is common knowledge carrots are known for benefiting eyesight, will Chompy Carrot ever come to realize this within himself? I suppose one will have to wait and ‘SEE’.
Author Bio:
Nancy’s path toward becoming an author of a children’s book was a bit different, as she spent the last 30 years as an entrepreneur/inventor. In 1996, she invented a product called the Pie Saver (foil rings that prevent pies from burning). Nancy loves creating, so that, combined with an interest in children’s nutrition, led her to develop this series. The kids love the antics of Chompy and his pals, and parents appreciate the underlying nutritional message! Nancy has two children and three grandchildren, and lives in Florida and Maine with her husband of 41 years. She loves the outdoors – fishing, camping, hiking (anything adventurous), along with reading, cooking, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
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www.nancybeaule.com
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