ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Sandrian Nelson-Moon
Illustrated by Bex Sutton
Ages 3-8 | 34 Pages
Publisher: Sandrian Nelson-Moon | ISBN-13: 978-1736512319
Publisher’s Synopsis: Join Itty Bitty Betty in this thrilling story as she tries to sneak a tasty treat without Mommy knowing!
Itty Bitty Betty was small as can be,
About as tall as her mom’s knee.
After a fun day out by the sea,
Itty Bitty wanted cookies for tea!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 
Sandrian Nelson-Moon is a survivor and a humble example of perseverance and faith. She believes a child’s imagination and education are their fuel to true development. Sandrian is a wife, mom, entrepreneur, Queens County Committee Member by day, Future Attorney, and Novelist by night. She has earned education distinctions and is an avid community volunteer. She earned a Cumae Laude Bachelors degree from Berkeley, a Summa Cumae Laude Masters degree in Business Administration, Masters Certificates in Nonprofit Management and Advanced Project Management from Walden University and holds a Six Sigma White belt certification. Sandrian is the President of 2 school PTA organizations, and as a Parent Political Advocate, she advocates strongly for children, victims of sexual and personal trauma, and has won numerous awards for community service.
A Jamaican native, she is a lover of seafood, family time, travel, and beaches. Currently residing in a borough she loves, you’ll find her most likely multitasking.
For more information, visit https://nelsonmoonkids.com/, Instagram, and Facebook.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Life Is What It's Called - What will kids learn from this book?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - I want kids to grasp Itty Bitty Betty’s determination and the bond she shared with her mother. I want them to see that they will make a mistake as children, but a parent’s love can overshadow any mishaps.
Life Is What It's Called - What do you think kids would like most about this book?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - I believe they will love the fun illustrations and funny aspects of the story.
Life Is What It's Called - What inspires you to write?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - I have many inspirations, the world and time we live in, the need for change in many facets, children, and my experiences are the biggest ones.
Life Is What It's Called - How can you see this book used in the classroom?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - I see this book being used as a helpful tool to foster multicultural lead character stories into a classroom. A teacher can use it to help kids recognize inclinations and stereotypes when they experience them.
Life Is What It's Called - How can you see this book used at home?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - I believe this can become a bedtime favorite because of its fun undertones and can be used to softly teach a lesson many children need to remember: My mistakes do not define me.
Life Is What It's Called - How has your background and experience inspired you to write this story?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - My background is an interesting one. I grew up in a 3rdworld country where yes, we had books, but many of us only had access to books the school provided. Even then, many of these books I remember like it was yesterday—Disney characters or others that had very little if any black main character in the story. I wanted to help change that. Growing up there and experiencing what I did inspired me to write stories that represented not just a fun story but specific people. Writing for me means helping to bridge that gap so that a child who maybe feels different or unusual will instead be showcased as part of the same world these other characters come from. In other words, we all can partake in this fascinating literary world and broadcast other untold stories. It tells me and other kids we matter just as much.
Life Is What It's Called - What are your next writing projects?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - Presently the Itty-Bitty Betty’s storybook has two coloring and activity book versions that I will be releasing with the book. I am also working on book two of the series and a book for children on the possibilities of being friends with bullies. I am also creating a book I’ve been pondering on for years. This one is more intense and adult as it is the story of my trauma and how I was delivered from it. I aim to help other trauma victims find tools from this book to help them find peace as I have.
Life Is What It's Called - What sets your book apart?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - This story, in my opinion, showcases an amazing way to grab a child’s attention not only with excellent illustrations, but the rhyming in the story is spot on. It will help children distinguish that you are special even if you are different size like Itty Bitty.
Life Is What It's Called - What do you hope parents will like about this book?
Sandrian Nelson-Moon - I hope parents laugh along with their kids as they read and see the unique way the lesson was taught in this book, hopefully helping them reiterate the lesson to their children in a fun way.
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win an Itty Bitty Betty & the Cookies prize pack!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of Itty Bitty Betty & the Cookies, autographed by Sandrian Nelson-Moon
- A copy of Itty Bitty Betty & The Cookies: Activity And Coloring Book
- A $25 Amazon gift card
- A set of Limited Edition Itty Bitty Betty & the Cookies bookmarks, a keychain, and stickers
- A paperback copy of Itty Bitty Betty & the Cookies, autographed by Sandrian Nelson-Moon
- A set of Limited Edition Itty Bitty Betty & the Cookies bookmarks, a keychain, and stickers
This blog post is in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Sandrian Nelson-Moon.
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