Arvada, CO Author Publishes Children's Book

The Cookie Thief, a new book by Christopher M. Sandoval, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Someone has been stealing Charlie the bear's cookies. Each day he bakes five cookies, then settles down for a nap. But lately he's woken up to find that he has only four cookies left!

Charlie hatches a plan to catch the thief and make sure his cookies are never stolen again. But Charlie slowly comes to realize there might be a better way to deal with the problem.

Join Charlie and his new friend in this delightful tale of forgiveness and sharing.

About the Author
A current resident of Arvada, Colorado, Christopher M. Sandoval has lived in the Denver area for most of his life. A teacher, he is a graduate of Adams State College. He is married with two adult sons. He enjoys riding bikes, reading, and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

About the Illustrator
Daniel Gallegos is an educator, a veteran, and a native of Denver, Colorado.

The Cookie Thief is a 30-page hardcover with a retail price of $23.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-5004-7. 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 www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.