Wrong Way

From the beginning, it was clear to see, Martha did everything the wrong way.

Thinking outside the box has never felt more right than in Shirley Hooper’s delightful new children’s book, Wrong Way. This lighthearted tale for kids ages three to seven is sure to charm the children in your life with its bright colors and fanciful illustrations by renowned artist Alison Hooper.

Martha and her brothers Marvin, Melvin, Myron, and Hank are happy little hamsters living a content life in the top cage of an old laboratory. There, a scientist initiates fun games for them to play.

But whether it’s jumping over the walls of a maze or running backward on a spinning wheel, Martha always seems to play these games the wrong way. Quick-witted and mischievous, she just keeps getting in trouble!

When a fire breaks out in the lab, however, Martha’s creativity might just be the thing that saves them all…

With its large font and easy-to-follow plot, Wrong Way is sure to capture the hearts of the little ones in your life. It truly is the perfect bedtime, naptime, anytime story!

Author Shirley Hooper is a retired writer, drama teacher, and antiques dealer who resides in a circa 1850 farm house in rural Hunterdon County, New Jersey. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, she has authored articles and light verse which have appeared in McCall's, Family Circle, New Jersey Monthly, Family Weekly, Parent's Magazine and others.

Illustrator Alison Hooper also graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. She earned a master's degree in metal sculpture from Kean University. Alison is currently an art educator in Westfield, NJ. With a flair for the unusual, Alison specializes in colorful photographs, one of a kind metal sculptures, and unique home furnishing which have received numerous awards. Her work is on display throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, California, and Arizona.