Local Author Tarana Peaches Releases First Children’s Book
Wacky Zacky Bugs Out
- A whimsical adventure that combines fun with scientific exploration -
East Orange, NJ – April 24, 2024 – Just in time for spring, Tarana Peaches, a home-schooling mom of three based in East Orange, has released her debut children’s book Wacky Zacky Bugs Out. Guaranteed to engage, entertain and educate children from pre-K to elementary age, Wacky Zacky Bugs Out introduces children to the concepts of environmental science in a fun, easy-to-understand manner.
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“As a former science teacher, I saw firsthand how many of my students would find the subject challenging and uninteresting,” said Tarana Peaches. “In Wacky Zacky Bugs Out, I use STEM topics and vocabulary to lay the foundation for an appreciation of science — long before they hit middle school and decide that science is too hard to grasp.”
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Wacky Zacky Bugs Out follows Zacky, a young innovator, as he embarks on a journey to make the outdoors bug-free. But when his invention, the Cool Critter Catcher, whirls into action, he’s faced with the unexpected consequences of a world with no bugs.
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The humorous and imaginative Wacky Zacky Bugs Out was inspired by a family camping trip where Tarana’s eldest son expressed his love for camping alongside his unequivocal dislike of bugs. Exploring the vital role of bugs in our ecosystems, Wacky Zacky Bugs Out challenges young readers, as it does Zacky, to consider the broader effects of disrupting the environment.
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“Many kids either love or loathe bugs, so I knew creating a story around their importance to us and the environment would be a great way to capture the often short attention span of young minds,” Tarana added.
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The first in a planned series, Wacky Zacky Bugs Out is the perfect addition to bookshelves at home and school and will become an invaluable resource for parents, teachers and caregivers alike.
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Wacky Zacky Bugs Out is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble Clifton, and at peacheepublishing.com.
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