Where Acting Like a Child is a Way of Life!
Shake the Moon Books is a new
publisher of high quality, smart, engaging and creative books for children of all ages. We pride ourselves in our colorful
(in every sense of the word) take on everyday life experiences that you will love to cherish yourself and share with your
own children for years to come. Please take a moment to look around and see what's on its way to you soon from Shake
the Moon Books!
We take enormous
pride in the quality and integrity of our products, and the whimsical way our "life lessons" are portrayed - using
a playfully edgy style that puts to use inspired vocabulary that never talks down to the reader (no matter what the age).
We truly hope that you'll find something here you'll love. As always, feel free to drop us a line anytime.
We'll read what you've got to say. Honest!
Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come!
Recently SOFA BOY rocked the LA Times FESTIVAL OF
BOOKS, the Valley College PLAY DAY, and the Leimert Park Village BOOK FAIR!
Family and friends of couch potatoes from all walks of life turned out for these book lover events,
and found the time to stop by our booth to celebrate their affliction! Click here for some fantastic fan photos!
In Other News...
CONGRATULATIONS "SOFA BOY"!
MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDAL WINNER
for BEST CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (Age 4-8)!
WHAT
FOLKS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR FIRST TITLE, "SOFA BOY":
"I
wholeheartedly approve of this book and sending this kind of message to kids. I very much want my kids to share my love
of gaming...but I also want them to have a life outside of an electronic screen." - Allen Rausch, GameSpy.
"A whimsical story about the perils of having
too much of a good thing, Sofa Boy gets the message of moderation across to our 24/7 kids. Going outside to play has
never sounded like a better idea!" - Peter Hirschman, Gaming Industry Executive.
“The Gaming industry has a great history of examining
itself, and providing information and safeguards to its players that help to keep the gaming arena fun and safe for all players.
Game producer turned book writer Scott Langteau does a great job putting down his game controllers and conveying to kids
and families via his new book, Sofa Boy, about how to maintain balance while enjoying this exciting form of entertainment.”
- Hal Halpin, Founder of Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA).
"...a great night-time read for the little gamer in your life." - Chris McGinn, DigitalLanding.com.
"A hilarious children's story... It'll either make you
laugh or scare the laziness right out of you!"
- Kidzworld.com.
"We won't give away the ending, but suffice it to say Langteau's
twisted sense of humor shines through the muck of Sofa Boy's universe.
...Sofa Boy has quickly turned into one of my boys' favorite books. At its core, it's a valuable lesson told in simple
rhymes, and a great way to bond away from the game console before bedtime." - Aaron Burgess, "droolicious" at Babble.com.
"Sofa Boy
makes essential reading for parents..." - Kirsty Mcallister, ezinearticles.com.
AND IF THERE WAS EVER ANY DOUBT THAT IMITATION
IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF FLATTERY - JUST CHECK OUT THIS PHOTO OF A YOUNG SOFA BOY NAMED MATTHEW:
| A Sofa Boy named Matthew. |
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| (Note the same squinted eye, gritted teeth and raised leg!) |
Here's what Matthew's mother had to say when she emailed us:
"I wanted to let you know that the Sofa Boy book has become staple bed time reading
for my son. Matthew loves it so much that he hams it up and imitates the little boy’s expression in the book
as we read through the pages. I don’t know if the photos will do it justice but I thought I would try to share
with you. Your book is loved!"
