Wendell the Wandering Worm: An Adventure to Fuzzy Valley

Wendell is a lowly worm that wants to fulfill the dream of his life. It is a dream that all worms aspire to, living inside a peach. What keeps Wendell from his vision? The fear of being eaten by an owl. This children's book reveals vital life secrets without being instructive, instead it accomplishes revealing the lessons by example. As you read this book, you will see Wendell overcome his fear and learn other valuable lessons at the same time. The lessons that can be learned are: don't judge a book by its cover, don't let fears get in your way, and don't take the most accessible route just because you can. The length of this story allows for a parent, teacher or child to read over a period of days, creating a sense of anticipation for what happens next. Because the story emphasizes the five senses, it helps the child to immerse themselves in the story and live-out those experiences. Furthermore, this book covers many topics of interest to children such as; outdoor adventure, wildlife, and the mysterious quality of nature. The illustrations are unique in the world of children's literature in that they are impressionist paintings, lending a dreamlike quality to the book that will be forever remembered later in life by the children who read them today. In the end, Wendell fulfills his big dream.

About the Author :
As a young boy, V.P. Bowdrix learned about the power of words by watching his father write and recite poetry in a dramatic style. Since then, he has been writing and creating characters and dramatizing them in children's books, poems, short stories and long fiction. After College, he began his career at a local newspaper writing advertising copy. He will have a forthcoming novel published in 2018. V.P. Bowdrix was born and raised in San Francisco, California. Today, he lives with this wife in San Francisco. Valentina Rohde grew up in Germany with a passion for art that began at a young age. As a child, she was surrounded by artists in her family and in the vibrant community of artists that lived in Cologne, Germany.Beginning in high school and throughout her university years, Valentina studied art and devoted herself to creating a unique style that incorporated naturalistic elements of form and color. Much of her work in oils and acrylic have their residence in private collections within the United States and Germany. Valentina now lives in San Francisco, California.