Susan Marie Chapman, children's book author The book inspires a lesson of empathy, caring, kindness and compassion in young readers. In today’s self-centered society it is very important to foster such virtues in children from early age Past News Releases RSS Grumpy The Iguana Now For Sale At...

Grumpy The Iguana, is a wonderful story about an iguana that lives in Flamingo Park in Miami Beach, Florida. He is a happy iguana, until one day something terrible happens that would change his life forever. A new friend helps Grumpy to put his life back on track, and he discovers the meaning of true friendship.

“The book inspires a lesson of empathy, caring, kindness and compassion in young readers. In today’s self-centered society it is very important to foster such virtues in children from early age”, Chapman remarked.

Reading to their children not only helps parents to bond with them, but also gives children the all-important sense of intimacy and well-being they require when growing up. This feeling of intimacy helps children feel close to their parents, and the feelings of love and attention encourages positive growth and development.

Reading early helps build independence and self-confidence in children. It opens up a whole new world of understanding and comprehension of the world around the child and it makes them thrive.

Susan Marie Chapman is passionate about writing children’s books that are timely and educational; she always incorporates socially relevant matters into her stories. Chapman writes books that are great for parents to read to their children, and equally all her illustrated books are great for children to read on their own.

To support her message and hashtag #ReadToKids Chapman is reading to kids at Miami-Dade and Broward County schools, bookstores, hospitals or private events. She loves to read her books out loud and engages with her young audience in fun conversations afterwards.

Chapman is already writing the follow-up book to Grumpy The Iguana.

Grumpy The Iguana can be ordered online at Amazon or find it at your local bookstore.

To book Susan Marie Chapman for a scholastic event, please contact her on her website.

About The Author

Susan Marie Chapman is an award-winning author. She grew up on a farm in rural Pennsylvania as the oldest of eight children. She raised two beautiful children whom she is very proud of. Chapman moved to Miami Beach in 2013 where she resides with her two ‘furry babies’, Sugar & Cookie (two adorable Pomeranians). Portions of the proceeds from her new book will be donated to the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Grumpy The Iguana was beautifully illustrated by Natalia Loseva.