Surf Angel

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	Co-Author, Terry Kraszewski Terry grew up in sunny Southern California, soaking up the sunshine, saltwater and a love of the surfing lifestyle. Terry has a degree in Early Childhood Development. Living near the ocean has been a wonderful place to raise two beautiful and talented daughters. Terry owns a surf boutique called Ocean Girl in La Jolla, California, which features her own brand of surf inspired clothing called "Surf Angel." An "anything is possible" attitude created her optimistic approach and involvement in issues ranging from protecting the environment to finding the cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
	Co-Author, Heather Dawn Kraszewski Heather was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at four months of age. Living a positive life full of laughter, she inspires and teaches valuable lessons about how life should be enjoyed and treasured each and every day. Heather has a degree in Film and Television and has worked on many television shows and feature films. She is also a gifted writer and story teller. Having the beach as her playground, Heather has always felt a strong connection with the sea and the wonderful animals that share the ocean with her.
	Illustrator, Bonnie Bright Bonnie Bright is a full time, freelance artist, balancing her time between hard work, family and beach volleyball. Her art and animation appear on a wide range of educational computer games, children’s books and children's shows. The opportunity to utilize talents that include fine arts, portrait painting, 3D and traditional background art, 2D animation and web design, has Bright “Surfing Her Dreams!” Bright’s other illustrated titles include, “The Tangle Tower” (co-authored by Bright), “I Love You All the Time,” “I'm In The Bathroom!” and “With Me Always.”
	Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, aka The Real Gidget Kathy has become the surfing icon for generations. Transcending time, Kathy has inspired the youthful optimism and spirit that still allows us to dream. Kathy lectures around the country sharing her delightful stories about those wonderful days in Malibu, so long ago. If you're lucky, you just might see the "Gidget" dropping in on a wave at Malibu, as she is still surfing and living her dream.

"This magical Surf Angel book combines so many things that I cherish. As a surfer who loves the healing ocean, has three daughters, and is interested in helping with the Cystic Fibrosis cause there is an automatic connection between myself and this book. What an easy and wonderful way to share a special story and make a difference."

~Laird Hamilton
Dad and big wave surfer

"The Surf Angel Book is a whimsical introduction into the wonders and creatures of the sea. A perfect adventure to expand the minds of young children and instill in them the beauty of one of our most treasured resources.

You will enjoy reading it to your children over and over again. The CD version has wonderful sounds of the ocean that will delight as well as educate."

~Bing Copeland

Surfing Legend and Surfboard Pioneer

Terry and Heather are one with the Ocean

They live and breathe the comforting motion

Their love makes everything right

For a long, safe, and peaceful night.

~Rusty Preisendorfer
Internationally Renowned Surfboard Shaper, Waterman, Socially-Responsible Philanthropist and Family man.

"Surf Angel is the most adorable story book I have ever read to my children. I love introducing them to sea life with this sweet rhyme. I was in awe of the beautiful and amazing artwork! Each new page was a special surprise. Surf Angel has become one of my favorite children's books. It will be a classic in my family that I hope to read to my grand children. People of all ages will enjoy this book for generations to come. I love Surf Angel!"

"That is a good book mommy! I like when the girl was sleeping and the Surf Angel was surfing in the sky. She is sneaky!" said my four-year-old son, Banyan, with a huge smile on his face. Nine-month-old, Coral, smiled and clapped!

~Shannon McIntyre
Artist, host of TV show On Surfari, and mommy
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“The proof is in the pudding. After reading this book with my 4 year old I asked him how he liked the book. His reaction was, “It was great. I liked the dolphins the best. Can we read it again?” I read to my children every night and find that the best bedtime stories are those that inspire, delight and calm. Terry Kraszewski’s book Surf Angel is just such a book. Beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Bright, “Surf Angel” succeeds masterfully in creating a magical tale that plays close to the heart of anyone with a love for the ocean.”

~Aaron Chang
Widely acknowledged as the “Best Surf Photographer in the World”

"Surf Angel is like a perfect evening on a tropical beach…it’s warm, soft, and magical. It’s a great way to snuggle up with your kids at bedtime. I wish that I could have read Surf Angel to my children when they were smaller…in fact, I’m thinking of having more kids just so I get to read this wonderful book to them.

I’m super stoked this book is out there for children…and their parents!!!"

~Karl Luber, MD

President

The WindanSea Surf Club

"Any child swept into the sea-world of the 'Surf Angel' will not soon forget their visitations with the whales, dolphins and other magical creatures of the deep. This book is a delight!"

~Dick Russell
Author of "Eye of the Whale"

Looking for some healing relief from a jittery world?
Terry and Heather Kraszewski’s 'Surf Angel' will soothe your rattled psyche with a soft caressing breeze.
Be you young or old, when you take a dip in this most sweet and gentle sea of fantasy, you’ll want to play there…and stay there.

~Michael Dormer
Famed 'Hot Curl' cartoonist, Sculptor, Political Satirist and Internationally recognized Artist

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