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Elle Gabrielle

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Elle Gabrielle is a creative writer who enjoys travel, yoga, meditation, and horseback riding. She describes herself as quirky, loves cooking, reading legal judgments, and dancing in the supermarket.

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Elle Gabrielle is a creative writer who enjoys travel, yoga, meditation and horseback riding. She describes herself as quirky, loves cooking, reading legal judgments and dancing in the supermarket.

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Success! The Amazing Adventures of Roger The Extraordinary Sheep has already sold 34 pre-orders , was pitched to 11 publishers , and is in discussions with publishers .

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(5) One Stainless steel wine tumbler (for parent while kids are at workshop)

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(4) A Mention in acknowledgments

(5) Invitation to virtual 3 day creative writing workshop for kids ages 5-11

(6) One Stainless steel wine tumbler (for parent while kids are at workshop)

(7) One 35 piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a scene from the story

(8) Handwritten thank you note from the author

(9) Invitation to Virtual Book Launch and Story Hour with author

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(2) Fifty 10 page coloring books filled with drawings of Roger's exciting adventures

(3) Exclusive access to Roger's animated story available via youtube

(4) A Mention in acknowledgments

(5) Invitation to virtual 3 day creative writing workshop for kids ages 5-11

(6) One Stainless steel wine tumbler (for parent while kids are at workshop)

(7) One 35 piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a scene from the story

(8) Handwritten thank you note from the author

(9) Invitation to Virtual Book Launch and Story Hour with author

(10) One of two specially illustrated versions of the book with notes from the author on creative process; valuable collector's item

(11) Either Bob the Blackbird or Mr. Brown (main characters) will be renamed after YOU or your child.

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The Amazing Adventures of Roger The Extraordinary Sheep

The Amazing Adventures of Roger The Extraordinary Sheep is an illustrated children's book about an extraordinary and mischievous sheep who pranks the farm animals by imitating them. This makes everyone pretty angry. Eventually, he runs away to the forest, and becomes a hero by frightening a bear and a fox with his impersonations. It is a modern classic which teaches that one can be wonderfully extraordinary without tricks or mischief.

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A stubborn Roger is bullied by the other sheep for choosing to moo rather than bleat, but he develops into a more playful than mischievous character. His quirky ability to mimic animals is deemed extraordinary. However, he gets a bit arrogant and uses his talent to trick the animals. Despite warnings that the farmer will sell him because of his mischief, he continues. One morning the farmer decides to place Roger in the circus talent show to put his gift to good use and keep him out of trouble. Roger gets the wrong idea and runs away to the forest. After a scary encounter, he meets Bob, a very clever blackbird. Together, they use his talent to triumph over adversity and Roger comes to realize that he can be his extraordinary self without mischief.

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The World Needs More Purple People written by Kristen Bell and published by Random House Books for Young Readers on 2 June 2020 is similar, sharing the importance of embracing one's unique self and all the quirkiness that comes with it.
The Grinny Granny Donkey authored by Craid Smith, published by Scholastic Inc on November 10, 2020. Although Roger's story is more adventurous, this book also humorously humanizes an animal character, telling its story in a unique and endearing manner.
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang, published by Random House Books for Young Readers on May 15 2018 also allows the main character to come full circle on his own. Although the other animals offer him guidance; like Grumpy Monkey, Roger comes to realise his shortcomings of his own accord.

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5-11 year old kings and queens of drama with a great sense of humor, adventure and vivid imaginations

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An amazing, fun read! With beautiful illustrations, it introduces children to a wonderful world of fantasy and animals led by Roger, the extraordinary sheep. Without giving away Rogers's secret, children will learn the language of all the farm animals and others as well. Farmer John and the other farm animals love Roger but, alas, Roger feels his special ability is unwanted.

Roger decides to explore the grounds beyond the farm and gets hopelessly lost. To find out how Roger gets home, you will have to read this book. Children will learn what animals live on a farm, their language, and how one sheep with special abilities can learn he is loved just as he is. Being different is not so bad after all.

Suitable for children ages 5 through 10.

Concetta Pipia, JD, MBA/HRM, is a retired lawyer who now specializes in creative and nonfiction writing. She is the creator and Administrator of an online writing group that focuses on creative and nonfiction writing.

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Roger is a bit different from the other sheep on Happy Days Farm.

He has a very special ability to sound like every animal he hears.

He can moo like a cow, bray like a donkey, purr like a kitten, cluck like a hen, quack like a duck and neigh like a horse.

Farmer John and the farm animals think he is extraordinary and they offer him the best treats and goodies.

But before long, Roger gets bored with making the same sounds over and over.

He begins playing pranks on the animals and the farmer to amuse himself.

First he fooled Allie the sheepdog.

As Allie took a nap, Roger tiptoed up to him and howled into his ear.

Thinking it was a wolf he barked madly, which made the sheep run all over the meadow.

“Roger!” “Don’t play pranks!” Allie growled angrily at Roger who was laughing merrily.

Update #9 - Illustrations - Done! :) July 6, 2021

Hello folks,

I would like to share the illustrations of Extraordinary Roger with you, as well as a preview of the book.
It has ...
Update #8 - Always Trust Your Gut April 26, 2021

Hi Sunshines,

I switched illustrators and was soon overwhelmed by the quotes I received.
I prayed about it and was about to commit to something ...
Update #7 - The Good News & The Not So Good News April 18, 2021

Hi Sunshines!
Yesterday was a tough day for me.
I made the hard decision to choose a different illustrator for this project.
The young lady ...
Update #6 - Onward! April 4, 2021

Hi Sunshines,

Happy Easter, if you observe this celebration.

If you do not, Happy Sunday, Happy Spring, Happy Life.... you fill in the ...
Update #5 - New Dreams March 17, 2021

Hello Sunshine!
There are thirteen minutes left for this campaign.
These are thirteen minutes of excitement as I wait for the interested publishers to be revealed ...
Update #4 - The Sound of Freedom March 14, 2021

Hi Sunshines,
It is almost midnight here.
I am a little sleepy but I wanted to share that I received notification of another interested publisher for ...
Update #3 - The Village March 5, 2021

Happy Friday Folks!

As I sit in this space of grace and gratitude, I would like to extend a big thank you to every one of you ...
Update #2 - The Journey Feb. 24, 2021

Hi Everyone,
I am at another leg of this journey, nine days in, with ten sales and three interested publishers.
While the sales have ...
Update #1 - The Beginning Feb. 15, 2021

Pleasant Good Morning,

I am pleased to share that so far we have 3 interested publishers and 7 sales.

This is an uphill climb and ...

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Kristen Williams
on Feb. 16, 2021, 3:24 p.m.

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Thank you and so much good luck!

Kristen
- Elle Gabrielle
  on Feb. 16, 2021, 3:34 p.m.
  
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  Thank you Kristen. :) I appreciate your support!
  
  Always
  
  Elle

Dylan Festa
on Feb. 17, 2021, 12:22 p.m.

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Thanks ! Looking forward to receiving your book! ;-)
- Elle Gabrielle
  on Feb. 17, 2021, 9:49 p.m.
  
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  Thank you!
  
  My pleasure. :)

Elvin Morello
on Feb. 17, 2021, 5:11 p.m.

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For Roger
- Elle Gabrielle
  on Feb. 17, 2021, 9:49 p.m.
  
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  :) He says thank you!

Brandon Pyle
on Feb. 18, 2021, 4:05 p.m.

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I am very proud of you for publishing your first book. I look forward to reading it to my daughters.
- Elle Gabrielle
  on Feb. 22, 2021, 12:01 a.m.
  
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  Thank you Brandon. You are deeply appreciated.

Darren Raveneau
on Feb. 21, 2021, 3:40 p.m.

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I can't wait for my four children to read this book.
- Elle Gabrielle
  on Feb. 22, 2021, 12:02 a.m.
  
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  Thank you so much Darren. I am sure those will not be a dull moments!

Delroy Fontenelle
on Feb. 25, 2021, 11:17 a.m.

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Glad to see how far you have come! Please keep pushing forward.
- Elle Gabrielle
  on Feb. 25, 2021, 2:19 p.m.
  
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  Thank you D! Greatly appreciated :)

Amber Mattano
on March 3, 2021, 1:48 p.m.

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I am so excited for you!! Can't wait to get the book!! Good luck!! Amber (of Riley and Oreo!)

Amber Mattano
on March 5, 2021, 9:04 p.m.

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Hey Elle!!
It is Amber again, I thought of 3 more people that I think will love your book!! I hope you are well!! Take care!! :)

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