New Book Teaches Children Timely Lessons Of Trying And Perserverance

March 4, 2011 - PRLog -- As an educator, communications coach, Director of Communications, External Affairs for the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and author of critically acclaimed business communications books, Dr. Sherrie A. Madia has been accused by one of her toughest critics--her daughter--of sometimes communicating at a more complex level than necessary.

“My youngest daughter, Anna, once told me she would ‘speak in big words so I would understand,’ which both made me laugh, and really hit home.  While I'd like to think I'm pretty good at communicating, I sometimes forget that when I'm not writing textbooks, I don't need to talk like one!” says Dr. Madia.

So why write a series of books for children?

“My daughters challenged me to write something simple, and Bumblelina became our latest family project,” Madia says. “We carried through the simplicity of the words, designed to engage children in the rhythmic sounds, by keeping the illustrations in simple sketch form with just a hidden spot of color on each page,” she adds.

Bumbelina is the first of a series of topical books for children by Dr. Sherrie Madia, with life learning themes that will range from sharing, friendship, respecting the environment, following rules and others.

Bumblelina, tells the story of a tiny bee that wants desperately to fly and begins her try-outs with jumps, twists, turns and falls. Bumblelina tries again and again, without success. But she doesn’t give up. When an unexpected breeze lifts her off her feet, Bumblelina instinctively flutters her wings and flies.

“This book teaches children the timeless lesson of trying—about the importance of perseverance,” says Madia. “If you work hard at something and don’t give up, you can achieve your goal. In our instant-message society, teaching patience and hard work is more important than ever before,” adds Madia.

Some of the topics Dr. Madia addresses through her book and professional experience include:
•   Learning the importance of trying and never giving up until you succeed.
•   Happiness is having the confidence to try, and the courage not to give up.
•   Social media safety – Teaching kids how to be smart and safe on-line.
•   Being a single parent raising girls with positive values in a faced-paced society.

Sherrie A. Madia, Ph.D. is an educator, author, and communications coach. She is author of the children’s book, Alphabet Woof!, (2009) about a dog called Moxy who eats magic soup and learns to talk (available in English and Spanish).

Her recent business communication books include The Social Media Survival Guide, The Online Job Search Survival Guide, and S.E.R.I.A.L.PRENEURSHIP: The Secrets of Repeatable Business Success.

Dr. Madia also serves as Chair of the Executive Advisory Board of the Books for Kids Foundation, is a member of the Advisory Board for Gingrich Communications, and a member of the Information Security Media Career Advisory Council. She is also a member of the International Association of Online Communicators (IAOC), and a Fellow of the 21st Century Trust in London.

She is currently Director of Communications, External Affairs at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the Advisory Board of EyeCatcher Digital, a marketing consulting firm.

She holds a Ph.D. in Mass Media and Communication from Temple University, a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Miami, and a Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars from The Johns Hopkins University.



Dr. Madia has been frequently featured in interviews by the national media including the Fox Business Network, USA Today, ABC, NBC, CBS, Voice of America, NPR and others.

Her most important job is being a mom to daughters Emma and Anna, who remind her every day of what’s really important.

Bumblelina” is available at www.amazon.com, http://www.Bumblelina.com, and other book retailers.

Websites: http://www.MommyDaughterProductions.com
http://www.SherrieMadia.com, http://www.AlphabetWoof.com, http://www.Bumblelina.com

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