Eli The Snazzleraffer: Growing Up Children’s Book

Why do we need to grow older? In ELI THE SNAZZLERAFFER GROWING UP, Robert Agnello Helps Kids Understand Why the World Needs Them To Become Adults.

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Arron the Acorn doesn’t want to grow up. He wants to have fun and not be stuck in the same spot for the rest of his life. However, his friend Eli the Snazzleraffer explains why the world is counting on him to transform into a big, tall oak tree. In ELI THE SNAZZLERAFFER GROWING UP, the sequel to the Moms Choice award-winning book ELI THE SNAZZLERAFFER, author Robert Agnello and illustrator Amia Jones embark on another gentle, heartwarming tale about friendship, while exploring the challenge of growing up.

While others think Aaron is rude or shy because he won’t talk to them, Aaron is really just upset because he has a decision he has to make. Eli knows his friend seems rude but is really just unhappy. However, Eli challenges Aaron to embrace who he is meant to be. Eli explains that there is so much to be learned on life’s journey, and that as an oak tree, Aaron can provide shade, become a home for animals, help clean the air for those around him, and so much more. Eli promises Aaron that he will be his friend and stick with him as he changes, visiting often and singing songs together as Aaron becomes rooted and branches out.

Amia Jones creates enduring, distinct characters with Eli – a prickly but friendly fellow – and Aaron – cute, and eager to understand the world. At the same time, author Robert Agnello focuses on friendship. “I hope Eli’s story helps children understand what friendship is all about and how amazing it is to have someone who enjoys spending time with you and appreciates you for who you are.” The simple black and white line drawings provide children with the opportunity to color in the characters and make the book their own.

Title: Eli the Snazzleraffer: Growing Up
Author: Robert Agnello
Illustrator: Amia Jones
ISBN: 978-0-9964551-1-4

A few evenings every week we sit down before bedtime to read a book. My son just turned 4 and my daughter is 10 years old. As a parent it is often difficult to find a book that they will both enjoy. Eli the Snazzleraffer: Growing Up is the perfect children’s book that has broad appeal across various age groups. It doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl, you will enjoy this book.

The story is well-written and entertaining. The characters draw you in and the illustrations are beautifully done. From cover to cover this book is a real winner! It’s the type of children’s book that your kids will want to read over and over again. It’s not one that will collect dust up on the book shelf.

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