The Strange Yellow Creature with a Long Dangly Tail

<p class=ql-align-justify>The Strange Yellow Creature with a Long Dangly Tail is an inspired tale evolving over fifty years. It all began with a Smiley Face Balloon first touching this author's heart in the late 1960s. </p><p class=ql-align-justify>An entrepreneur at heart Darlene was always quick to sign up for elementary school fundraisers. During one such campaign selling magazine subscriptions she placed among the top sellers. Her prize was a Smiley Face Balloon and a giant Sugar Daddy® caramel on a stick. The Sugar Daddy® on a stick did not last long but the Smiley Face Balloon has stuck with her ever since. </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Fast forward a half century and four grandchildren later a never forgotten Galapagos Islands documentary a college art and writing course and childhood memories of a Smiley Face Balloon all converged to manifest this story featuring a fun twist on the familiar theme of message in a bottle washes up on shore.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>The Galapagos often referred to as the Enchanted Isles is home to spectacular flora and fauna. Indigenous wildlife like Boober a Blue Footed Booby Bird Iggie an Iguana and Sally Lightfoot Crab are but a few characters in the book who have never seen the likes of a Smiley Face Balloon. Their interactions with Smiley and each other are comical and endearing. You will surely enjoy introducing your special someone to this unique cast of characters.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Best of all the hardcopy Keepsake Edition of this story is ready for personalization for the special little someone in your life. </p>