PROPOSED TITLE: Chet, the Lazy Good-for-Nothing Dog
AUTHOR: Troy Schmidt
ONE LINE DESCRIPTION
With a fun and light-hearted approach, Chet, the Lazy Good-for-Nothing
Dog looks at the wild adventures of a dog who everyone thinks
lies around all day.
OVERVIEW
Every time the family walks by, Chet is sleeping on the porch.
But when the family is away, Chet is saving children, averting
catastrophes, discovering cures for diseases, and flying rockets.
No wonder he's always lying around-the poor dog is tired!
TAKE AWAY VALUE
Children will enjoy the crazy antics of your average, everyday
dog Chet, an ordinary dog who lives such an extraordinary life.
The story sparks imagination as readers wonder what their pet
does all day while they are away. The premise encourages a life
of adventure, not laziness.
FORMAT
Illustrated, hardcover, 24 pages, 300 words
UNIQUENESS
The book shows an ordinary dog living an extraordinary life, encouraging
a life of adventure and helping others.
The illustrations in the book will engage the young reader, creating
a fun and light-hearted appeal to the story.
SERIES POTENTIAL
The style and approach of this book project
would be perfect for additional titles in a series, like Muffin,
the Lazy Good-for-Nothing Cat or Pickles, the Lazy Good-for-Nothing
Hamster.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Children, ages 2-5.
Parents who will love reading story books
to their children.
OTHER READERS
All teachers of young children will enjoy this book, exploring
the many possibilities of what one person can do with their life.
Even Humane and Animal Societies will appreciate the way Chet
shows the potential inside every animal.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Troy Schmidt began writing animation in Los Angeles in 1985 (Dennis
the Menace, Heathcliff, Flintstone Kids). In 1992, he moved to
Orlando to write for The Mickey Mouse Club, on staff for three
seasons. Since then Troy wrote for three Disney parades on ABC
(Easter and Christmas), a Disney Animal Kingdom show and for the
Hard Rock Café website as the Managing Content Editor.
Most recently he adapted a Max Lucado children's book, Hermie
The Common Caterpillar, into a video, then created and wrote the
future installments for Mr. Lucado and Tommy Nelson. In 2004,
Troy was the Creative Consultant on a Nickelodeon game show called
"Splat."
OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR
Buzby and the Grumble Bees - Picture book (2007)
To Share or Nut to Share -Board book (2006)
Hermie's Fruitcake Christmas - Picture book and board book (2005)
The Straight Path - Hermie board book (2005)
The Race of Fear - Hermie board book (2005)
Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee - Picture book and board book (2005)
The 12 Bugs of Christmas - Picture book and board book (2004)
Webster, the Scaredy Spider - Picture book and board book (2004)
He Did It All for You - Compiled the writings of author Max Lucado
(2004)
Flo the Lyin' Fly - Picture book and board book (2003)
The Flood of Lies - Hermie board book (2003)
Stuck in a Stinky Den - Hermie board book (2003)
The Caterpillars of Ha-Ha - Hermie board book (2003)
Hermie and the Big Bully Croaker - Hermie board book (2003)
Rock, Roll and Run - Hermie board book (2003)
