LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (MMD Newswire) November 20, 2009 -- Otis the Reindeer by Dannah Mancuso seeks to encourage children to find their own special talents - not try to be like someone else - through a seasonal story about Otis, a reindeer trying to differentiate himself from the well-known Rudolph. "You might find yourself when you're not looking," says Mancuso.
Otis, upset about Rudolph's popularity and leadership role with Santa, attempts to fly better than Rudolph so he can take over his job. After trying to fly by jumping off a mound of snow on his motorcycle, Otis discovers he's become popular with his own special talent: extreme motocross.
Illustrated and inspired by Mancuso's son, Travis, Otis the Reindeer intends to offer readers a contemporary twist to the festive Rudolph Christmas tale. "My 7-year-old drew a picture of a reindeer," she says. "It was so cute I decided to write a story about him."
For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at mancuso@frontier.net. Otis the Reindeer is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
Dannah Mancuso, a mother of four - Travis, Kurtis, Joe and Kennedy - is a writer inspired by her children's everyday antics and experiences.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dannah Mancuso
Phone: (928) 505-8380
E-mail: mancuso@frontier.net
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