New Adventures of Dangles Children's Book Wraps Messages of Hope and Friendship Into the Tales of a Loveable Monkey With Angel Wings

Book inspired by true life adventures of author Heather Hennessy-Howell and Major League Baseball Pitcher J.P. Howell

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Adventures of Dangles is the first in a new children's book series by author Heather Hennessy-Howell. The book, ideal for ages three to nine, chronicles the adventures of a loveable monkey with angel wings who travels the world armed with a smile, a bow and arrow, and a little help from his parents. Along the way, Dangles finds new friends, delights in his first visit to the big city, comforts a victim of bullying, and spreads laughter and hope to the people he meets.  

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The Adventures of Dangles is inspired by a gift Hennessy-Howell received from her husband J.P. Howell, who is a Major League Baseball pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays. The book is based on their true-life adventures and travels shared with their beloved "pet" monkey.

"As a new author, the positive response to Dangles has been both wonderful and humbling," said Heather Hennessy-Howell. "The parents, teachers and caregivers are especially interested in sharing the book with the children because it wraps important life lessons about hope and respect for yourself and others into a playful story that they can instantly relate to."

Told in rhyming verse form, Dangles is a fun and insightful read with messages of hope and friendship for children, families and reading groups.  

The Adventures of Dangles is available for purchase or eBook download at Hennessy-Howell's site, Tate Publishing's online bookstore and major online retailers.

About the Author

Heather Hennessy-Howell is an author, writer, blogger and broadcast journalist. Heather graduated from USC with a degree in Communications and is a certified Life Coach and NLP Practitioner. She is co-founder of The Healing Hearts Foundation with her husband and life partner MLB pitcher J.P. Howell.

Heather is currently at work on the next book in The Adventure of Dangles series. For more information please visit www.discoveryourpath.com/dangles.

SOURCE Heather Hennessy-Howell