Grandma Tells Her Grandchildren the Tale of a Sly Fox to Teach Them About Internet Safety in this New Children's Release

The Fox Behind the Chatterbox is released by self-published author Anne Matalonis with illustrations by Chelsea McGhee

The internet is an amazing tool that children have at their fingertips. Children can play games and learn lots of new and exciting things using learning websites. Unfortunately, the internet is also full of predators. How can parents be sure that their children will navigate safely? Just as children are taught not to accept candy from strangers in the street, now they need to learn about avoiding virtual dangers on line!

In this brilliant new release from author Anne Matalonis, a girl named Samantha and her little brother Zach are excited about getting a new computer at home. Samantha is angry when her parents forbid entering chat rooms. When Grandma comes to visit she sits Samantha and Zach down and tells them the story of a young, innocent chicken named Chickabella and a sly, dangerous fox named Tricky Vick.

Chickabella was new to the chicken coop and felt lonely. One day a new friend began speaking to her from a hole in the coop. He claimed to be a little chicken like Chickabella and the two began a friendship which Chickabella kept a secret from the other hens. Actually it was Tricky Vick the fox pretending to be a chicken! His plan was to lure Chickabella to his den! Finally when Chickabella is ready to go and meet her new friend in person, she tells another hen. They send the dog to meet this friend and Tricky Vick gets the surprise of his life! Instead of taking home a young innocent chicken, he loses a mouthful of red fur! Chickabella is saved and learns about the dangers of unseen friends and secret relationships.

Children and parents alike will enjoy reading this story together. The illustrations by Chelsea McGhee are warm and expressive. The colorful red fox brings to life hidden dangers that would otherwise be too abstract for children to understand. Parents today will not want to pass up this opportunity to protect their children from harm!

About the Author
Today’s children have the world at their fingertips. As early as three years of age, children use the Internet. As parents, care-givers and educators, we must protect them as they explore online. This book was created from my strong desire to keep our children safe as they grow and learn. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. I reside in Sycamore, Illinois with my husband and two children.

About the Illustrator
This is my first book. I am thrilled for the opportunity to fulfill a dream, as well as provide a tool to help protect the next generation. Since 2001, I have specialized in decorative painting both residentially and commercially. My passion for art and painting grows as I marvel at the beauty, knowledge and work of My Creator. I reside in Sycamore, Illinois with my husband and three children.

For more information about The Fox Behind the Chatterbox, visit orangetreepress.com. Do you have an influential message to share? Are you interested in self-publishing a book? If so, visit www.DogEarPublishing.net to find out more about self-publishing.
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The Fox Behind the Chatterbox
Anne Matalonis
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-159858-783-8 32 pages US

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