Irresistible New Children's Book Inspires People to Believe in Their Dreams

Aug. 31, 2011 - PRLog -- Once in a while, a children's book comes along that proves to be just as popular with adults as it is with children.  Cheryl Gettman's new book, Molly Magee and The Jelly Bean Tree, is one of those stories.

This rhyming book appeals to children and adults through beautiful illustrations bursting with color and a message reminding everyone that the key to achieving your dreams is to believe in yourself.

"This is one of those stories that you and your children will have fun reading together," says Barbara Johnson, a 40-year education industry veteran and current student teacher supervisor. "It is irresistible."

Molly Magee and The Jelly Bean Tree is a story about a first grader named Molly who just loves jelly beans. But one day she awakens to discover that she only has one jelly bean left.  Teased by the other kids around for her wild hopes and dreams, Molly stays true to herself and ends up as the queen of her own dreams. The story's themes include believing in yourself, perseverance, being authentic, and creative imagination.

"The mission for Molly Magee and The Jelly Bean Tree is to inspire children to believe in themselves and their dreams," says the author. "I also have a greater vision for all children to achieve anything they set their minds and hearts to.  I am delighted to use my extensive experience in teaching and boundless love for children in a positive and inspiring way."

Molly Magee and The Jelly Bean Tree retails for $12.99 and is available through the book's website: http://www.thejellybeantreebook.com and through http://www.amazon.com

Watch the promotional video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKU2rvNcCgQ



ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cheryl Gettman has proudly educated and served the children in her community for over 20 years. A native of southern California, she has taught in both public and private school systems across all elementary grade levels.  She is well known in her local school district for her dedication to teaching and inspiring a love for learning in all children.

Cheryl has always had a passion for children’s literature and considers it a life-long dream to become an author. Her first book, "Molly Magee and the Jelly Bean Tree," represents the first step in the culmination of this love and passion.

Cheryl currently lives in Tustin, California. She is happily married to her husband of over 38 years and has three children and a granddaughter.  In her spare time, she enjoys being active in her local church, attending Angels baseball games, and playing with her granddaughter. Cheryl earned her BA in History from the California State University, Fullerton.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Irene Olds is a professional illustrator that works with AuthorHouse. She is well known for her uncanny ability to feel the emotion in author's manuscript's and produce creative and colorful illustrations.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
AuthorHouse, an Author Solutions brand and book publishing company, is the leading provider of self publishing and book marketing services for authors around the globe. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service in book publishing, AuthorHouse assigns each author a personal publishing consultant, who provides guidance throughout the self publishing process. AuthorHouse also provides a broad array of tools and services to allow authors to make their own self publishing decisions. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., AuthorHouse has released more than 60,000 titles since its inception in 1997.