Meet the Author
Terry Ann Marsh has been a singer and entertainer for over three decades. She combined Big Band standards, blues, and show tunes in her Showstoppers & Chartoppers! program. She then went on to write and perform The Music, Movement, & ‘Magination Show!, a preschool/Kindergarten-level program full of original stories, songs, and skits, which she performed at schools, libraries, fairs, and festivals. Encouraged by the success and positive feedback from her children’s show, Terry began converting the songs and stories from her live performances into book form. Now, instead of acting or singing her characters into existence, she brings them to life in the pages of her books. Terry has a great love for musical theater and has performed in many shows in theaters around Baltimore, including Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, Bye Bye Birdie, and many others. Eventually, her love of musical theater led her to become the music teacher at Greater Grace Christian Academy for three years, where she was able to direct their elementary musical productions. Whether it be through her music or her books, Terry is a storyteller at heart. She feels that every song or story has a purpose—to encourage, to educate, and to enlighten.
Details
Format: Paperback, Hardcover, E-book
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-951565-69-5
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-951565-68-8
ISBN E-book: 978-1-951565-70-1
Pages: 36
Release date: 7/6/2022
Endorsements
“This engaging riff on the story of the three little pigs subtly updates the tale for the social media generation, all the while working in clever nature references. At the heart of the story is the question: what values shape your life? A humorous and thoughtful discussion-starter for story time or the classroom.”
—Kathy MacMillan, NIC, MLS
American Sign Language interpreter
and author of The Runaway Shirt
“Terry Marsh’s book, The Three Little Sprigs, is a wonderful example of the power of kindness. The children (ages 5-10) could not wait until the end to see what Helper that Serena got.”
—Karen Bowers, center director
Amber Mayer, assistant director
KinderCare Learning Center
“The Three Little Sprigs is a magical retelling of a classic fairytale. My fourth-grade students were immediately intrigued by this story of self-discovery. As we journeyed along with Serena, Sassy, and Starling, it became clear there were lessons to be learned from these little sprigs. This book was a delightful tool to instruct my students about the importance of kindness. As an educator, I found many wonderful potential uses for this story, from science labs to social emotional lessons.”
—Faith Frankenhauser
Maryland public school fourth grade teacher
“Terry Ann Marsh’s retelling of The Three Little Pigs is sure to delight young readers. Marsh combines warmth and gentle humor in her tale of The Three Little Sprigs who must each choose a Helper to build a home that can withstand the wind and rain. Will they choose Fame? Fun? Or someone else altogether? A magical story with whimsical illustrations, Three Little Sprigs will leave kids clamoring for more.”
—Courtney Ryan, PhD, University at Albany, SUNY SCBWI Eastern NY volunteer
Meet the illustrator
Lintang Pandu Pratiwi was born in Indonesia. She has worked for many years as a professional illustrator and created many picture books for various publishers and clients. Through her studio, Taranggana, Lintang has been published throughout America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. She loves art and nature and is inspired by the nostalgia of childhood innocence and beautiful countryside. Lintang’s parents, Widayati Sri Wulandari and Mudjab Widjaya, are her biggest inspirations in life. Having their everlasting and continuing support has provided her with good examples of how to live her life and be successful in her own way.
