Debuting author Grace Madrid brings to life a favorite preschool fingerplay song in her children’s book titled “Austrian Went Yodeling” (published by Xlibris). Featuring the artistic talent of her grandson Vincent Madrid, this illustrated book invites young readers to a fun reading and singing experience.

On a high mountain, an Austrian goes yodeling and is interrupted by an avalanche, a skier, a grizzly bear, three Girl Scouts selling cookies and finally a preacher. What follows next is a series of adventures in rhythm, rhyme and repetition.

“Austrian Went Yodeling” is especially geared towards young children. The author asserts that they will love singing and doing the motions for the characters in this book and will have much fun yodeling the chorus that reads:

with an avalanche…rumble, rumble

with a skier…swish, swoosh

with a grizzly bear…”Grr,” growl

with three girl scouts…”Anybody want to buy Girl Scout Cookies?”

with a preacher man…”Amen!”

“Austrian Went Yodeling”

By Grace Madrid

Hardcover | 8.5 x 11in | 24 pages | ISBN 9781796069297

Softcover | 8.5 x 11in | 24 pages | ISBN 9781796069280

E-Book | 24 pages | ISBN 9781796069273

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Grace Madrid was born and raised in a small copper mining town in Morenci, Arizona. Today, Freeport-McMoRan is the second largest producer of copper in the world. She grew up in a close-knit family of seven sisters and loving parents, with fond memories of a good childhood. She is married to Robert Madrid and they have three adult children and nine grandchildren. Her grandson, Vincent Madrid, is responsible for bringing “Austrian Went Yodeling” to life with his detailed illustrations and art. The author has worked in a preschool setting for more than 24 years. She worked for Wildkitten Den and Head Start for many years. She has an Associate of Applied Science in early childhood education and a child development associate certification. She enjoys reading to young children, changing her voice to imitate different characters, perking up her audience. Madrid has a lifetime love of collecting children’s books and adding her creativity to bring them to life.

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