Alexandria,
VA, May 1, 2002 -DreamDog Press and
Clovernook Center for the Blind have partnered to create a unique,
uplifting and fun children’s picture book and music album
package for children or parents with visual impairments. The
picture books are available with Braille overlays and a companion
Sing Along Songs CD/cassette that stimulates key audio and mental
senses to expand the story’s message. (Media review copies
are available from doug@dreamdog.com, and "I Believe in
Me" Sing Along Songs can be listened to at www.dreamdog.com/mp3/.)
The DreamDog Press and
Clovernook Center for the Blind multi-media products are significant
in that it meets an important need. According to an analysis
of the market, only 50 new children's books are scheduled to
be produced in a print Braille fashion this year. The DreamDog/Clovernook
products alone have companion music albums.
Says Jeff Brasie, president
of Clovernook Center for the Blind, “There are more than
55,000 children who are blind in the United States, not to mention
the number of children with parents who are blind or visually-impaired.
Our goal is to help individuals with visual impairments to grow,
learn and expand their abilities through stimulation of the
mind through words and music.”
DreamDog Press debuts “Jerome’s
Jam” by Rainey at Book Expo America May 2, 2002 in Booth
202 at the Javits Center in New York City. With Clovernook Center’s
partnership, this new book will also be available with Braille
overlays enabling a sighted person, parent or child, to read
along with a child or parent who is blind. A “More Love”
Sing Along Songs CD/cassette, enhances the inspiring messages
of “Jerome’s Jam” through music. These resources
guide parents and children to create more love with a new baby
in the family.
Jerome’s heartwarming
story of selfless acceptance of a new sibling and embracing
his new brotherly mentoring responsibilities, makes “Jerome’s
Jam” engaging and timely. With the help of Jazz the Dream
Dog™, the magical doggie with a rainbow tail, Jerome figures
out on his own that he can comfort his newborn sister, and help
her grow and learn by sharing and teaching her things he already
knows.
“Monsters in Your
Bed…Monsters in Your Head” print Braille version
and “I Believe in Me!” Sing Along Songs CD/cassette
join “Jerome’s Jam”! In this DreamDog adventure
Angie overcomes her night-time fear and finds new homes for
all the homeless creatures hanging out in her room…with
a little help from Jazz the DreamDog.
Says Rainey, a ground-breaking
author who blends picture book storytelling with fun uplifting
music, “As a community we need to reach out and ensure
that children with disabilities have access to innovative resources
that give them the tools to succeed. As an attorney for children
with disabilities, I was shocked at the gap between products
available for my clients and the market flooded with products
for non-disabled children. I’m delighted to help fill
this gap with Jazz the DreamDog’s empowering rhythm and
rhyme in my books and music.”
About DreamDog
Press
DreamDog Press publishes Jazz the DreamDog TM picture books,
print Braille books, music CDs/cassettes, videos and activity
books and interactive Web community - www.DreamDog.com. The
DreamDog Foundation (www.DreamDog.org)
is the non-profit philanthropic partner of DreamDog Press that
establishes partnerships with organizations that support disadvantaged
children.
About Clovernook Center
for the Blind
Clovernook Center for the Blind promotes independence and fosters
the highest quality of life for people with visual impairments
including those with multiple disabilities. Producing Braille
books and magazines since 1914, Clovernook also provides employment
opportunities and comprehensive rehabilitation services including
training and support for independent living, orientation and
mobility instruction, vocational training, job placement, counseling,
recreation and youth services. Contact Janet Burns, vice president
community relations at 513.522-3860 or visit
www.clovernook.org.
About Rainey
and Jazz the DreamDog™
Rainey is an inspiring author, children’s rights attorney,
and storyteller. As an attorney advocate she has fought for
the rights of homeless and disabled children and founded Homeless
Children’s Awareness Day. She has been the guest of hundreds
of radio and TV shows where she has inspired tens of thousands
of parents to “open a dialogue with their children.”
‘Jazz the DreamDog’ was inspired by her own dog
Jazz, a golden retriever/dachshund mix, who helped Rainey realize
you can make a huge difference through the belief…“The
Magic is in YOU!” TM Reach Rainey at rainey@dreamdog.com
or 703.622.0965.
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