A New Funny Early Chapter Book Gets 5-8 Year Olds Excited About Reading!

"My own son's mischievous antics inspired my book's main character, Jake the Snake.  My intention is to write books to instill a love for reading in young readers.  My own son isn't a big fan of reading unless the book is fun, realistic situations.  Jake the Snake and the Stupid Time-Out Chair is written in the voice of a 5-year-old boy.  Jake the Snake's candid narration and hilarious antics will keep young readers attention through laugh out loud humor and hilarious situations." -- Shelly Faith Nicholson

Jake the Snake and the Stupid Time-Out Chair is about a rambunctious kindergartner who is always getting into mischief.  And when that happens, he is sent to the “stupid time-out chair.”  Jake the Snake is scared Santa Claus is watching and will bring a stupid lump of coal for Christmas.  ‘Cause Christmas isn’t far away!  When Jake the Snake drowns his brother’s pet lizard in chocolate sauce, he is really afraid.  But things only get worse when Jake the Snake goes to the mall to visit Santa and he barfs in t! he mall elf’s hat!  Will Jake the Snake get a stupid lump of coal? Or will Santa forgive him for all the naughty things he’s done all year?

The author will be attending several book signings and festivals throughout the summer and fall.  For a full listing of events, you may visit her website at www.booksbyshelly.com

 Jake the Snake and the Stupid Time-Out Chair may be purchased at a discount through www.booksbyshelly.com. You may also purchase the book on Amazon, Borders.com, Barnes&Noble.com, Target.com, Books A Million.com and in select stores including Young Heart Books in Somerset, PA, Second Chapter Books in Ligonier, PA, and select Borders locations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. 

Jake the Snake and the Stupid Time-Out Chair is a candidate for the 2009 Premier Book Award and is available through Publish America and Ingram Book Company.  It has received 5-star reviews from Amazon readers and was #1 on Publish America's Amazon sales list for the week of May 17th.

“This book is an hilarious adventure of the mishaps of a five year old boy, Jake. When I read this book to my three granddaughters, they actually were belly laughing on the floor!(especially when the pet lizard jumps into the chocolate pretzel sauce and drowns!) This book has a sweet ending and teaches a lesson in thinking of others first. This book will definitely be a favorite Christmas read for years to come!” --an Amazon reviewer
If you're looking for a new fun book for your son or daughter, this is definitely the book to buy!