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Presenting
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Fundi
a delightful new book for children of all ages |
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by
Allison Dietz, Devon Nicholson and Daphne Pogue
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About the Book Fundi
the Snail is the story of a young gastropod who leaves home in
search of experience and knowledge. Daring to face the harsh light
of day and the dangers of the sunlit world, Fundi sets out on
a quest that teaches him of the hazards, excitement and beauty
of the unfamiliar, and the ultimate importance of home and family.
The vibrantly colored, charming illustrations add to the wonderful
character of the story and help to create this heartfelt and timeless
tale of curiosity, adventure and love. |
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collaboration between three sisters, the concept of Fundi came from
the "middle" sister, Daphne Pogue. A travel agent by profession,
her own wanderlust and enthusiasm for new discoveries spawned the
idea of a little snail whose adventurous spirit inspires him to
see the world. The main character's name was suggested by the Bay
of Fundy, which Daphne thought would translate into an amusing name
for a snail. |
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heard the original version of the story from Daphne, the youngest
sister, Allison Dietz, began using it as a bedtime tale for her
two young sons. The different adventures enjoyed by Fundi would
change periodically, but as is usually the case with such things,
the boys would request reruns of some of the adventures, which eventually
inspired Allison to put the story into written form. After a visit
to her son's elementary school class during which she read the story
to an attentive group of first graders, the notion of a book began
to take form in Allison's mind. |
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broached the subject with the eldest sister, Devon Nicholson, herself
a writer and professional artist. After reading the manuscript,
Devon developed the visual images of the characters and their surroundings.
Each of the illustrations are from individual paintings in acrylic
on canvas board. Devon then designed the layout of the book and
the cover and set the wheels in motion for publication. |
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| "Fundi the Snail" is published by Lulu.com, and available through the Lulu.com website, Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and via order through most booksellers nationwide. | |
About the Creators
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Allison Dietz has been writing for much of her life and dreaming of wonderful adventures. She is now starting a new one with the publication of this book. She lives in South Texas with her two sons who are her greatest inspiration. |
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Allison
Dietz
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| Devon Nicholson is a nationally recognized needlepoint design artist and graphic designer who has been creating works of art since she was a young girl. She enjoys her garden (itself a work of art), her children and her young grandson. She lives in the Sierra foothills of California. |
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Devon
Nicholson
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| Daphne Pogue has always exhibited a sharp sense of humor and an eye for beauty. An avid collector of antiques and collectibles, her travels in search of new and interesting acquisitions led to the inspiration for Fundi. That, just one of her many creative ideas, led to a dream fulfilled for three sisters. | |
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Scheduled Events December
6th The
Red Balloon Reading
and Book Signing |
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