FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

POW! Kids Books is proud to present the February 13, 2024 release of:

Messy Monkeys

Written by Sabrina Andonegui and Illustrated by Lea Marie Ravotti

Everywhere Macy goes, messy monkeys are there to stir up her day! They're in her bed when she's trying to sleep, at the table when she's eating her cereal, and even hovering over her when she's in school. These messy monkeys are always making noise, pinching and squeezing her. It seems hopeless until she has an idea.

She decides to take a pause, to listen to them, and to hear what they need. All they wanted was her attention! Macy learns to love & accept each one of her monkeys. It is because of this deep empathy for her own emotions that Macy is finally able to quiet her mind.

This colorful exploration of a child's emotions & the way she learns to listen & love each one is perfect for an elementary school classroom. 

Sabrina Andonegui was born in Mexico City and lived in Mexico until she moved to Indiana in 2012. She has a degree in Psychology from Universidad Intercontinental. Sabrina worked several years in early childhood development, helping toddlers to enhance their intellectual, social and motor skills.

Lea Marie Ravotti was born in the Czech Republic and graduated with a Master's degree in Art Education and Art History. Her passion is in picture books and she regards them to be art galleries for children.  She collects them and joyfully offers them as gifts to everyone around her. Lea Marie resides with her husband and their three girls in Pennsylvania.

A PDF is available here: Messy Monkeys
Hardcover, 32 pages, 11 x 8.5 inches
ISBN: 9781648230271, $18.99 USD / $26.20 CAD

Messy Monkeys

Written by Sabrina Andonegui and Illustrated by Lea Marie Ravotti

Hardcover, 9781648230271   $18.99  

Available for consumer purchase through Simon and Schuster.
Booksellers can purchase through Edelweiss.