Children’s book encourages respect, responsibility & family bonding
BURBANK, Calif.(BlackNews.com) — Statics shows that mentoring can help improve a child’s academic performance, social interaction, self- esteem, as well as encourage a child’s self-achievements.
Author Stephanie D. Singleton takes a new approach towards mentoring by touring her teddy mascot and new children’s book, The Adventures of Ryan & Riley and Mr. Teddy the teddy bear, to youth organizations.
Through storytelling, song and dance Singleton has been able to create an entertaining platform that will encourage the importance of
respect, responsibility and family bonding.
Mr. Teddy belongs to Riley, whose mother asks her and her big brother Ryan to go to the store for some eggs. A rainstorm is approaching, so the two set off in a hurry to get to the market before it closes, but on the way they stop to rescue a little dog whos gotten stuck. Despite their best efforts, things go wrong and Mr. Teddy – and the eggs – are lost. With Mom’s help, there is a happy ending.
“While computer games, social media and other technology resources have seemed to engage our children’s interest as entertainment. This 45 minute book event allows little ones to experience entertainment through social interaction, physical and mental development while in a structured environment. Something technology has taken away from our new generation,” says Singleton.
During the program, Stephanie introduces her book and mascot Mr. Teddy the teddy bear. Mr. Teddy is a fun and vibrant live character who sings along and dances with the children to the book’s theme jingle. A few children will be selected to read side-by-side with the author as she narrates through the book, while others will have opportunity to participate in a dance off against Mr. Teddy.
Most importantly, the author takes time to explain the importance of respect, responsibility and family bonding which is the premise to the book’s concept.
At the conclusion of the program, she and Mr. Teddy offer the children an opportunity to take photos with their personal cameras as keepsake memorabilia. Copies of the book (in both English and Spanish) are made available for purchase per request.
Singleton, a native of Akron, Ohio is currently a resident of Southern California. She is an author, playwright, and freelance hairstylist.
Those interested in hosting this mentoring program at a local youth facility should contact (774) 260-5863. Or for additional information about the author, visit www.StephanieDSingleton.com.
