Publisher: Robert Reed Publishers

?This delightful story features two pups, Maji (which rhymes with magpie) and Mongo (which rhymes with bongo). Maji and Mongo were dogs of the same breed, but they were very different, very different indeed. One a sad couch potato, the other a happy playful tornado! When they met Mongo never ventured outside, but that all ended when Maji knocked on his door. Feats of strength and bouts of bravery draw these adorable pups together into a friendship that changes Mongo's life forever and gives Maji a new best friend.The series will introduce children to lifestyle issues such as the importance of physical activity and the deliciousness of wholesome clean foods. It also teaches children the value of diversity and the need for living green. The messages in each book, though serious and potentially life changing, will be presented in a way that is sure to engage every child. Each book will also include an addendum, covering tips for parents that will help them reinforce the concepts.

About Amy Cole

Graphic designer and owner of a freelance business, a.c. studio l.l.c., also works full time for two other companies. She designed the cover and the interior of How Maji Gets Mongo Off the Couch!

About Steve Hayes

An expert at creating characters for branding or mascot purposes, Hayes graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio with a BFA in Fine Arts in 1976. His work includes greeting card illustrations, advertising campaigns, animations, children's books, etc,

About J. Norton

Dr. J. Renae Norton, clinical psychologist/director of the Norton Center for Eating Disorders in Hyde Park, a suburb of Cincinatti, Ohio, is very concerned about the epidemic of obesity among US children. She has two grandchildren & a beloved Canine named Maji. All four walk the talk when it comes to lifestyle: playing outdoors, shooting hoops, gardening, & eating foods that come out of the ground instead of out of a bag. Author available for speaking engagements, etc. www.eatingdisorderpro.com