A New Day for Cray

by G Pa Rhymes, Erica Leigh (Illustrator)

Overview

It's story time with G Pa Rhymes!

This is a story about a crab named Cray.

G Pa found him on the beach when he was walking one day.

It's fun to hear and fun to say.

You'll love Cray's friends Fay, Ray and Hay!

A pinchy, pushy crab until an unfortunate accident, Cray's character provides an unexpected role model for all children. Rappin' and rhymin', this engaging book teaches children how a good friend should make you feel.

Testimonials

"Cray may have lost his claw but he gained a powerful perspective on love, compassion and friendship. What a great reminder for kids that, if we have the courage and openness to learn from them, the losses we experience along the way have the power to be our greatest teachers. Thank you G Pa Rhymes!"

- Steve Gross; Chief Playmaker, Life is Good Playmakers

"Cray's transformation from annoying bully to grateful community member will hopefully inspire children to see the side of those who are bullied... and act on it, whether by giving up their own bullying or standing up for those who are bullied."

- Jeannette de Beauvoir; Provincetown author

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734803198
Publisher:	G Pa Rhymes
Publication date:	07/20/2020
Series:	Adventures of Cray on the Bay , #1
Pages:	38
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

About the Author

Break-out indie author, G Pa Rhymes (aka Gary Wakstein) has been writing raps and rhymes for more than 50 years. Until now, just for friends, family and fun. When G Pa's daughter Chelsea's son Esben was born, his son Tyler, soon to be a dad himself, said "You're a rapping, rhyming storyteller with a great imagination and a way with words. You should write some children's books to share with the world." G Pa can't keep his stories to himself any longer!

Gary lives on Cape Cod with his longtime partner and in-house editor, Liz.

"It's never too late to start something new. Just not that common at age 62!"

Massachusetts native Erica Leigh got her start as professional artist while pursuing her degree in Songwriting and Voice at Berklee College of Music in Boston, painting several murals on their cafeteria walls. She now works full-time balancing both careers as a musician and artist, working out of her studio with her sweet rescue dog Honey close by.

A typical day for Erica involves juggling several different projects like painting, recording, design, performance, and of course, digital illustration for fantastic authors like G Pa Rhymes!

You can find more of her work at: EricaLeighArt.com or follow her on social media @ericaleighart.