SARAH FROEBER

Our great friend Sarah Froeber has been contributing her talents to Shoofly since we started.  We always knew Sarah was a gifted actor and director — but turns out she’s a terrific writer as well, as she shows us with her new book, Pelican and Pelicant.  This is a beautifully written and illustrated picture book that cleverly explores the power of a positive attitude.  Watch self-esteem blossom in the face of uncertainty and risk-taking.  Discover what happens when these endearing pelicans look beyond feathers and beaks to the tender roots of a genuine friendship.  Hardcover with dust jacket.

Meet two charming beach birds — Pelican and Pelicant. Even with similar names, telling them apart is easy — one eager and self-confident, the other nervous and shy.

Fly with Pelican to the top of an enormous oak. Laugh as she shows newcomer Goose around the island. Float in the waves with Pelican while she rests after an enormous fish dinner.

Finally, go with her to Turtle's party to dance the Pelican Pop-up and dine on crab birthday cake with crayfish frosting. But where is Pelicant during all of this fun?

Young people will find Sarah Froeber's tale delightful and engaging, and adults will recognize the rich texture of a time-tested myth. Kim Mosher's illustrations in luminous colored pencil are simple yet detailed enough to tell this story on their own — the closer you look, the longer you will giggle.