Columbia, MO Author Publishes New Children's Book with Dorrance

Squabbit, a new book written by Janice Yates and illustrated by Ann Yates Mertz, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Children are very observant. They can easily tell if something they see is unusual or if someone they meet looks different from them. Sometimes they regard this as something or someone they should avoid. But later on they find that differences can be an advantage in unexpected situations.

Squabbit is the name of a young squirrel who has a short and fluffy tail, unlike the others in school, who have long and bushy tails. Because of his bizarre-looking tail, he must find a way to overcome playground bullying in order to become accepted and to form friendships at school.

About the Author

A native of Kansas, Janice Yates received her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Missouri University and Kansas University respectively. Now a retired teacher and academic advisor, she is currently residing in Columbia, Missouri.

Her daughter, Ann Yates Mertz, is a retired art teacher from Oak Park, IL, who now lives in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Squabbit is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $16.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-1145-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.