Whimsical Tale Teaches Young Readers Values That ‘Stick’

When it comes to creative problem solving, nothing beats a child’s imagination and a little help from mom. In her new children’s book, “The Day My Peanut Butter Lost Its Stick” (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), Elena Tait invites young readers to follow a whimsical story of a little girl who discovers one of her favorite foods has lost some of its gooey appeal.

When five-year-old Abby realizes her peanut butter has lost its stick, she knows it is up to her to solve the problem and restore order in the world of tasty, spreadable foods. With the help of her mother, Abby visits the local library and magic shop to try and fix her “sticky” situation. Even though she seeks the advice of very knowledgeable adults, the answer still eludes the determined young sleuth. Abby returns home, where she concocts a brilliant plan to solve her problem and return her peanut butter to its original stickiness.

“The Day My Peanut Butter Lost Its Stick” is a lighthearted story with two important messages: count on friends to help with messy problems and stick to a problem until a solution is found. Colorful characters come through for Abby in this entertaining tale. Her mother; best friend Janie; Mrs. Berner, the librarian; a magician; and her brother Tanner are all part of the solution process.

A fun and educational tale, “The Day My Peanut Butter Lost Its Stick” is the perfect reading level for children in first and second grades. The unexpected dilemma offers life lessons to young readers in an engaging way.

About the Author: Elena Tait is a first-time author. A single mother of two teenagers, she builds houses with Habitat for Humanity and creates original works of art in her pottery studio. An elementary school staff member, Elena enjoys tapping into the children’s imaginations for inspiration for her books. “The Day My Peanut Butter Lost Its Stick” is her first book. She has since written two more that will soon be published.