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Short Book bio version 1:

The American Sandbox Dictionary of Children's Mispronounced English is a hilarious collection of almost 400 everyday words children stumble over along with their own anecdotal definitions.

Short Book bio version 2:

The American Sandbox™ Dictionary of Chidren’s Mispronounced English is a laughable, witty and illustrated compilation of almost 400 words children stumble over, each with their own anecdotal definition. Written by Alvin Zamudio. 

For book signing events and special appearances:

Meet Alvin Zamudio, author of the American Sandbox Dictionary of Children's Mispronounced English, a hilarious collection of almost 400 everyday words children stumble over along with their own anecdotal definitions. Alvin will be [at our store, our school, visiting us, with us, etc] on [date] from [time start-end] to [speak, sign copies of his book, meet, etc] For more information on his book and his organization that donates to children in need, visit www.americansandbox.com.

From first edition back cover:

The American Sandbox Dictionary of Children’s Mispronounced English by Alvin Zamudio collects hundreds of kids’ mispronunciations and includes their intended definitions. Words like smoke•in•a•troll (remote control), man•y•nems (M&Ms), ow•breyes (eyebrows),

and countless others fill this hilarious compilation, which features the best entries from thousands of submissions collected from Zamudio’s popular website www.americansandbox.com. Parents from across the country, and beyond, have shared their kids’ mispronunciations; you’ll find many of them in this adorable, or a•dor•a•bub•ble, volume.

Bio on Alvin Zamudio from inside 1st edition:

Alvin Zamudio is an artist, composer, producer, and now a first- time author. He and his wife, Margaret, have three children—two of whom are now illustrators—and live in St. Louis, Missouri. His popular website, www.americansandbox.com—in part as a result of this book—has developed into a website dedicated to creative and attachment parenting. At least 10 percent of all Alvin’s profits— from sales and events associated with this book and his website— will go to support children in need.