Brady and the Backyard Monster

by Pattie Manente

Overview

WHO . . . WHO . . . looms in the backyard? Brady, the nervous labrador puppy, must find the backyard monster in order to play in the place he loves most. But it's hard to do when everything outside appears to be scary . . . An engaging read for children ages 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781955767088
Publisher:	BiblioKid Publishing
Publication date:	05/24/2022
Series:	Brady Adventures , #1
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Pattie Manente is the BiblioKid Author of Brady & the Backyard Monster. Pattie has worked in the healthcare field for 40 years in clinical care and leadership before retiring. She is the owner of Inner Coach Hypnotherapy, and works as a certified hypnotherapist and certified HeartMath coach. Pattie has worked with various age groups in navigating past fears and limiting beliefs to achieve empowerment. Inspired by this, along with her fur baby, Brady, she is writing Brady & the Backyard Monster for young learners. Her writing incorporates playful self-care habits, self-regulation, and resiliency, leading to greater confidence and self-esteem.

Editorial Reviews

"Manente's story imparts the valuable lesson that sometimes our fears are nowhere near as scary as we imagine them to be. Olena Khakovenko's colorful illustrations make the tale all the more engaging and immersive to read. I had a wonderful time reading Brady and the Backyard Monster. This is a fun adventure book for kids below the age of eight."—Pikasho Deka, Readers Favorite

"Now as a parent, I have the good fortune of authors like Pattie Manente and her sweet Brave Brady to navigate issues with my own children today. The story is simple enough for even my youngest reader to take on herself."  —Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite

"Olena Khakovenko breathes life into Brady's day with bold illustrations in a comforting palette that suit the story perfectly. I'd give Brady and the Backyard Monster a whole bucket full of stars if I could." —Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite

"The story is relatable to any child, and Manente presents it in humorously with the cutest puppy that will keep children engaged in Brady’s story of overcoming his fear." —Jennie More. Readers' Favorite 

Brady and the Backyard Monster has received 4 Honorable Mentions in the 2023 Purple Dragonfly Awards for the following categories: Animals & Pets, New Fiction Author, and Picture Books for 5 & Younger, and 6 & Older.

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