Stanky & Cece: Out of Control

In Stanky & Cece: Out of Control, Stanky & Cece are eager to join their friends at the river for a day of fun. Unfortunately, things get out of control when Stanky makes a decision that would make Cece happy--but he knows isn't right for him.

            

Ultimately, Stanky & Cece learn valuable lessons about responsibility, friendships, and self-confidence.

Adventures can be fun and safe--when we make choices that honor ourselves and our values.

Co-authors Chad Hanstedt and Kathy Sparrow team with Illustrators Jacob Gray and James Koenig to share the adventures and valuable lessons of responsibility, friendships, self-confidence, and right action.

Stanky & Cece: Out of Control is a wonderful way to introduce kids ages 3-8 to embracing adventure, exploring nature, being responsible for their actions, and making amends.

This engaging book:

• encourages children to look for opportunities to make the right choices
• affirms that everyone makes mistakes
• teaches children that mistakes can be forgiven
• appeals to kids' enjoyment of animals, trucks, and nature
• can be read aloud for story time or enjoyed as an independent read

Chad Hanstedt is always creating-music with some of his favorite guitars, off-road vehicles, custom car parts, and furniture withhis welding and metal fabrication equipment, and of course, Stanky & Cece with his imagination and love of story. He is an avid jeep enthusiast and an aerospace engineer, who was thrust into the world of single parenthood when he was widowed shortly after hisdaughter's birth 16 years ago. Chad lives in Arizona and spends his time being a parent, playing music, "engineering," and heading off onadventures with his jeeps-and Cece.

Literary Midwife Kathy Sparrow is an award-winning author, ghostwriter, and publishing consultant who has been mentoring aspiring writers of non-fiction, fiction, and poetry for over two decades. Many have penned bestselling books because of her book coaching services. Known as a "behind-the-scenes secret weapon" to thought leaders, Kathy specializes in the areas of self-development, leadership, and memoir. Kathy is the co-author and project lead of Ignite Your Leadership: Proven Tools for Leaders to Energize Teams, Fuel Momentum, and Accelerate Results. Her novel, The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout, is touted as the feminine version of A River Runs Through It. She is co-author of the children's books, Stanky & Cece: Break the Rules (2022) and Stanky & Cece: Out of Control (2023). She is completing It's All in the Cast: A Fly Fisher's Guide to Presence, Power & Performance (2023). She has ghostwritten books and blogs on the topics of banking, personal growth and development, memoir, and leadership, including The Precipice of Life: Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from a Mountaineer's Edge.Throughout her career, she has worked with IDG Press (the former For Dummies publisher), Master's Press, Wish Publishing, ARE Press, and others. Her work as a journalist has also appeared in Saltwater Fly Fishing, Indianapolis Woman, Indiana Business Magazine, E magazine, Hudson Valley Magazine, and many more. A university professor, she has taught writing in first-year writing programs, sophomore literature, theatre, and marketing for authors. Kathy has studied transformational methodologies with Jack Canfield founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of The Success Principles, Dr. Deb Sandella of The RIM® Institute, Laurie Seymour of The Baca Institute, and Renee Moorefield of Wisdom Works. She is a Certified Canfield Trainer in The Success Principles and Canfield Methodologies, Certified Be Well Lead Well Pulse® Guide, and Master RIM® facilitator. Kathy relies on the science of success tools to assist her clients in overcoming obstacles and mindset limitations, as well as identify how to create a life filled with vitality and well-being. She holds a master's degree in English with a concentration on literature and cultural studies.Kathy enjoys yoga, hiking, fly fishing, and adventures with her partner and family. She spends her time in LA and San Diego, and you can also find her in Colorado, Mexico, Oregon-or wherever her travels take her. Her websites are: www.kathysparrow.com and www.awritablelife.com

James Koenig is an illustrator who resides in Arizona. He lives with his wife, Corissa, and dog, Bailey. James started drawing almostas soon as he was born. It was always a passion of his and eventually made it a career when he grew up. Whether he has trulygrown up is still up for debate. James has illustrated over 55 books thus far. Along with books, he has also developed charactersand artwork for countless products, toys, games, and more. James loves collaborating with other artists, such as Jacob. They werecolleagues together while attending The Art Institute of Phoenix. You can see more of his work on his website:www.freelancefridge.com.