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An Animal Alphabet A New Children’s Book by
Emery Westfall
Did you know that an octopus has 3 hearts?
How about that an elephant has 40,000 muscles in its trunk;
or, that a herd of black rhinoceros is called a "crash"?
Those little-known facts, plus others, are in "An Animal
Alphabet". Parents and children will love this researched,
sometimes word-bending book!
This book is a significant cross-over
departure from the usual ABC approach. Although the concept
of the book is simple, it shares fun facts and knowledge
that most readers don't know. Get ready to learn and smile,
laugh-out-loud... or both. The work is the result of a walk
through the children's section of the Chatham
Library where he was a trustee for 15 years.
Then, recalling the warm memories of reading to his
Grandchildren.
Author
Emery Westfall was born in Ohio and spent
most of his adult life in Chatham New Jersey and New York
City. He has spent his business career in Advertising,
Marketing, Public Relations and Special Events for both AT&T
and NYNEX (now Verizon). In his personal life, he was a
20-year fund raiser for The United States Olympic Committee.
As part of that involvement, he ran the Olympic torch. His
other volunteer activities included serving as a Trustee of
the Chatham Library and the Chatham Historical Society.
Illustrator
Mary Ann Kitchell, a New Jersey native (born
in lrvington, grew up in summit); now living in
Berkeley Heights. Her work includes house portraits, pet
portraits, wildlife studies, and children's wall art. She
has been painting more than 35 years and enjoys the
challenge and satisfaction of creating art that makes people
happy.
“A witty, charming, and educational
children’s book that will delight toddlers and pre-K readers
as well as their parents!”
Meara Platt, USA Today bestselling historical
romance author
“Charming and clever! It reminds me of the
wonderful nursery rhymes my grandmother used to read to us
when we were children. Just like them, your book is so full
of magic and wit, definitely awakening any child’s curiosity
and passion for learning.” Prince
Dimitri Jewelry, and author of Once Upon a Diamond: A
Family Tradition of Royal Jewels
A delightful way for children to learn their
ABC’s with interesting little known facts for adults.”
Jean Shafiroff, Philanthropist,
Advocate, Host of television show Successful Philanthropy on
LTV, and author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a
Life by What You Give
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