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by Janovation (Illustrator), Jack L. Mauldin (Author)
Scout's Christmas Adventure is the Easy Reader adaptation of The Christmas Ant, written by Jack L. Mauldin and illustrated by JanOvation. It captures the magic of Christmas, from heartwarming acts of giving and receiving to magical journeys deep into an ant castle, where a Queen rules, soldiers guard, and ants prepare for the surprise that is to come. This delightfully illustrated book spins a sweet tale of simple acts of kindness, of never giving up, and courage. Intertwining great character traits and heroic actions into a mystical story, Scout's Christmas Adventure sparks imagination while children in grades K-2 learn to read. There is a dictionary of frequently used vocabulary words at the back of the book to further the educational value while children learn about the little ant who refuses to quit searching for the perfect gift for his Queen. Written by Jack L. Mauldin and illustrated by JanOvation. Learn more at www.JackMauldinBooks.com
Author Biography
Jack L. Mauldin, M.D., has been a practicing physician in Birmingham, AL, for more than forty years. He has worked with medical students and residents in a teaching capacity and has had a private practice in Gastroenterology. His own life-long love of reading inspires his writing for children. As an author and physician, Dr. Mauldin works to encourage reading at a young age. "Reading with your children when they are very young, and encouraging them to read early can be one of the most powerful tools for greater learning," Dr. Mauldin says. His book, 'The Christmas Ant, ' was released in 2016, winning great reviews by parents, children, authors and publishers. The story was released in an easy-reader version, 'Scout's Christmas Adventure, ' in 2017, introducing new characters in the on-going children's book series. Besides the book series centered on, 'The Christmas Ant, ' Dr. Mauldin has a variety of other short stories to be released soon. Each centers on traditional themes of sharing, kindness and courage for young readers. Dr. Mauldin and his wife, Nancy, have two grown sons and two young grandchildren. Learn more at the author's website, www.JackMauldinBooks.com
