New book promotes child creativity, imagination – A father and son collaborate to show kids it’s OK to pretend – There’s An Elephant In My Bathtub, author Art Miramontes and illustrator Arturo Miramontes
Tagged: book, latino writersDoes imagination have an age limit? A new book aimed at young readers promotes creativity as a way to keep kids engaged in reading.
In their first book There’s An Elephant In My Bathtub, author Art Miramontes and illustrator Arturo Miramontes equate imagination with adventure. The father and son take young readers on an adventure with 6-year-old Andres, whose vivid imagination brings wild animals to an otherwise-typical bath time.
“As a professional and parent, I understand what it takes to motivate people at all levels, including kids,” says Miramontes. “In this book, we have designed the story to keep the young reader thinking about what is going to happen next, and keep their curiosity stimulated.”
Combining elements such as kid-friendly illustrations, various colors and animals, There’s An Elephant In My Bathtub addresses themes of education and creativity with the purpose of encouraging kids to continue reading and allowing them to pretend.
Imaginative and fun, Miramontes and his son take young readers on a vivid journey that parents can appreciate.
“We wanted to show kids that it is OK to be creative and pretend,” says Miramontes. “Even in my professional experiences we ask people to be creative and ‘think out of the box.’ It’s OK to do that.”
About the author
A business professional and father of three, Art Miramontes is transitioning from his work as a manufacturing executive to a new executive role, in addition to establishing Miramontes Books. A 1986 graduate of San Diego State University, he holds a degree in business administration and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
His son, illustrator Arturo Miramontes, is currently majoring in animation and music at San Jose State University.
Art Miramontes and his family reside in northern California. This is his first book.
Posted on: November 30th, 2010Curation from Tomás
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