Doretta Groenendyk

Step Outside Doretta Groenendyk

Brief Description: When her mother suddenly moves them to a new town, Zoe is unhappy about leaving behind what passes for a normal life. In her new school, she is bullied into joining a twisted girl gang called The Beckoners, whose soul purpose is to stay on top by whatever means necessary. Publisher Marketing: Doretta Groenendyk's new book, "Step Outside," promotes the valuable goal of relating to one another and the natural environment in a creative and enchanted way. Childhood obesity and addiction to electronics are concerns that need to be addressed. "Step Outside" is an artistic approach to inspiring movement, strengthening family bonds, generating memories and celebrating the outdoors. It also visually enriches readers' repertoires with enticing original collaged, watercolor and acrylic creations. A beautiful combination of sport, art, poetry, nature and family, "Step Outside" is sure to get you off your chair and enjoying the outdoors.

Contributor Bio:  Groenendyk, Doretta Doretta Groenendyk, a painter, writer and teacher, lives with her husband and three children on a small spot of land in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Doretta is the illustrator of the children's book Bound Beans and Burn and is the author and illustrator of Snow for Christmas, Thank You for My Bed (both of which have been shortlisted for the Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Illustration) and I'm Writing a Story.