HATE THAT THUNDER / ODIO ESE TRUENO

This is the first in a series of children's books about newly created fictional twin characters Mandy and Andy. It is available in Bilingual English/Spanish and a smaller version in English only. This first book features Mandy as she faces her fear of thunder. We're sure Mandy has many friends who also hate thunder and can understand her fear. In the end Mandy triumphs over her fear and we hope all her friends can do so, too. Perhaps we all can realize that when things seem to be bad, they somehow can be beautiful or a sign of future good. We present this series from a loving grandfather and a very talented young illustrator.

 

Author:

William J. (Bill) Adams is the father of two, grandfather of eight, and great grandfather of one. He was formerly an Editor and Publisher of local newspapers in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Eileen are now living in Central Florida. He is the author of this series of books about fictional twin characters Mandy and Andy. Bill has written songs, poetry and produced records including rock,R & B, and Country. He produced a children’s record for a local area TV children’s show. He co-produced a record album entitled "The Story of Howdy Doody" with Buffalo Bob Smith and the original cast of the famed TV show which aired from 1947 -1963.

Illustrator:

Tom Stiglich was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and attended The Art Institute of Philadelphia where he graduated with honors. He has been an illustrator, art director and for the past six years, a graphic designer for Journal Register Company newspapers in Philadelphia. Tom’s editorial cartoons appear in many Philadelphia and New Jersey newspapers and have been seen in USA Today, New York Times, Newsweek, King Features Syndicate’s The New Breed and the annual book series ‘Editorial Cartoons of the Year’ and many more. He is a member of The National Cartoonists Society and the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.

 

"Do thunderstorms scare you so much you hide under your bed? Mandy feels the same in Hate That Thunder! This fun story, written in rhyme shows how Mandy is so scared of the thunderstorm it makes her hold her breath! Then she realizes, when it thunders, it rains and rain is a good thing. Bold and colorful illustrations make this story fun to read. This book would be a delightful addition to any child’s library! Flip the book around and read it in Spanish too!"
- Wee Ones Children’s Magazine, www.weeonesmag.com

 
"As a child I was terrified of thunder and storms. I won’t talk about how I feel today, but I know that a lot kids have this same fear. What better way to address a fear than to look it straight in the face, understand it, and read about it and know that others have that same fear. In William J. Adams’ children’s book, Hate That Thunder/Odio Ese Trueno young readers will find a connection to a character and together they can face that thunder. Mandy is sleeping peacefully when she is rudely awakened by a boom of thunder. She holds her breath, then contemplates diving under the bed. Thinking about it, she realizes that thunder is really only Mother Nature’s warning of a shower, and that showers are good for helping things to grow. She learns to be brave in her knowledge of what scares her. Told in verse, accompanied by engaging and brilliant illustrations, Hate That Thunder / Odio Ese Trueno is sure to be a hit with every child who cringes at those rumbles in the sky. The text is lively and reaches out to children everywhere. But wait! There’s more! Flip the book over and you can read it again, in Spanish! I’ve always supported children learning the basics of a second language early on in life when it is easier to assimilate. Books like these offer so much more than a helpful lesson or interesting read that kids can relate to, they offer a chance to learn something new and have exposure to the flavors of life. A very well done book, all around. I look forward to more in the Mandy and Andy Book series."
- Heather Froeschl, www.bookideas.com

 
“Hate that Thunder!/Odio Ese Trueno” is a delightful children’s book about a little girl coming to terms with her fear of thunder. The book is written by author, William J. Adams, in the little girl’s (Mandy’s) viewpoint in a catchy rhyming text and is accompanied with cute, colorful, lively illustrations by Tom Stiglich, who brings to life in all the varying emotional expressions associated with Mandy’s fears, discoveries, and her road to dealing with this common child’s fear. The text is well written and concise, the presentations of the text and cartoon drawings are crisp, and the message is clear. It is a book that young children are sure to love. This is the first in a series of “Mandy and Andy” books. Having seen this one, I look forward to seeing more of these cute, full of life and fun, well-produced books. I’m sure this series will be very successful, and will provide reading pleasure to its many youthful readers and listeners alike for years to come Book reads in English in one direction and flip the book over to read in Spanish."
- Mitchell Waldman, for Scribes World (author of “Face In The Moon”)

"Hate That Thunder!/Odio Ese Trueno" captures the essence of a common childhood fear. Nighttime storms can be frightening, but the characters Mandy and Andy (who are twins) walk the reader through a poetic understanding of the situation. It is the poetry, which flows easily, making the experience enjoyable for both adult and child."
- Donna Allen, Publisher, Times Publishing Newspapers, Inc.