Snickerdoodle!™
A Tall Tale About a Powerful Pee-Wee!
Clare Ham Grosgebauer
Do you believe in the power of the “little guy?” Meet Snickerdoodle, a classic tiny tall tale hero from American folklore whose family includes his uncle Yankee Doodle and his cousin Polly Wolly Doodle. He’s a bully-busting , laugh-launching, peacemaking “powerful pee-wee” who rides in a peanut and cuts giant-size problems down to size with humor! In this introductory action-adventure story, Snickerdoodle outwits the boastful bad guys, showing them the power of one “little squirt.” (“Real strength has nothing to do with your size!”)
Every “Snickerdoodle” story carries the message: “Think BIG! You’re never too little to make a difference!” Snickerdoodle tales invite children to explore what being a hero really means, and each story supports character development through themes illustrating respect for individuality and diversity, courage, kindness, good citizenship skills, and a sense of humor!
Snickerdoodle has won praise from folklorist Pete Seeger and the late Dr. Seuss, and the initial full-color picturebook (for ages 3-7) won the Mom’s Choice Award at Book Expo 2005, presented by Twila Liggett, Producer of PBS-TV’s Reading Rainbow.
Author Clare Ham Grosgebauer is a former kindergarten teacher, an award-winning writer on education/family issues, and staff editor for a national arts education organization. As founder of Small Wonders Enterprises, Clare oversees the website www.snickerdoodleforkids.com, spreading Snickerdoodle’s “good news in a nutshell” with creative activities for kids and resources for parents and teachers.