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Join Chip the dog and Chatti the cat on their first adventure in the countryside — which soon becomes a race against the clock to help new friends in need!Since their family left them in this strange new home, Chip the dog and Chatti the cat have been feeling stuck. So when they meet Twinkle, a sly little mouse who grants wishes, they know just what to ask for: a way out into the countryside! Soon their wish is granted, and this funny trio—joined by a traveling man named Bingo who can speak their language—is off to the great unknown.
With the help of friendly forest creatures—from deer and rabbits to woodchucks and badgers—they arrive at a farm owned by Farmer Nils. But this farm is not what it seems. Farmer Nils is missing, and the grumpy man who took his place is not looking after the farm animals. And when Chatti is taken, Chip, Twinkle and Bingo must team up with their new pals to save her and get the farm back in working order.
Chip and Chatti Save the Farm is a heartwarming story of unlikely friends, big adventures, and finding the courage to do what’s right.
About the author
Heidi Paul is an equine advocate, horse trainer, and riding instructor in Los Angeles. She served eleven years as the Park Ranger Mounted Trainer for the City of Los Angeles. She has worked with youth-at-risk horse programs, trained many trail and endurance horses, completed two 100-mile Tevis endurance rides, and is involved in local politics regarding equine issues. She has degrees in STEM and Sociology and teaches Equine Science at Los Angeles Pierce College.
Summary
Join Chip the dog and Chatti the cat on their first adventure in the countryside — which soon becomes a race against the clock to help new friends in need!
Since their family left them in this strange new home, Chip the dog and Chatti the cat have been feeling stuck. So when they meet Twinkle, a sly little mouse who grants wishes, they know just what to ask for: a way out into the countryside! Soon their wish is granted, and this funny trio—joined by a traveling man named Bingo who can speak their language—is off to the great unknown.
With the help of friendly forest creatures—from deer and rabbits to woodchucks and badgers—they arrive at a farm owned by Farmer Nils. But this farm is not what it seems. Farmer Nils is missing, and the grumpy man who took his place is not looking after the farm animals. And when Chatti is taken, Chip, Twinkle and Bingo must team up with their new pals to save her and get the farm back in working order.
Chip and Chatti Save the Farm is a heartwarming story of unlikely friends, big adventures, and finding the courage to do what’s right.
Foreword
- US regional tour, Southern California (Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara)
- ARCs to relevant reviewers including Kirkus, Foreword, PW, NYT, ALA Booklist, Library Journal; available as an e-ARC on Edelweiss
- Blog tour with book giveaways
- Early blurbs from bestselling children’s authors including Victoria J. Coe, Katherine Applegate, Rosanne Parry, Amy Timberlake, PJ Gardener, and Emily Ecton
- Book club outreach + reading guide
- Targeted marketing towards animal rights organizations + farm interest
- Promotion at book fairs and trade shows
- Submission for relevant awards
- Social media promotion
- Simultaneous e-book release
- Leveled and aligned with Common Core
- Promotion at book fairs and trade shows including ALA annual, mid-winter ALA, TLA, NCTE, NCSS
- Submission to Junior Library Guild, Baker and Taylor ARC program, and relevant awards
- Promotion at library conferences; educator and librarian outreach
- Promotion as debut
