Palatine author holds public reading of children’s book

Bill Pohlman, longtime Palatine resident, is holding the first public reading of his children’s book The Fox in the Yard, a book inspired by the stories the author told his daughter at bedtime, on July 26th at 3:00 PM at The Cork @ CCF located at 34 Palatine Road in Palatine.

“Bring the kids and grandkids for a fun afternoon,” said Pohlman. “I promise the kids will be entertained and you’ll be able to enjoy a wine, beer, cocktail or something a little lighter as well as one of the small plates on the Cork’s menu.”

The Cork @ CCF is a luxe wine bar experience in downtown Palatine. A curated wine list of 55 wines, cocktails along with small bites, coffee bar and desserts. The Cork @ CCF was created, according to the website, to bring an upscale locale to downtown Palatine — where every detail, from lighting and music to warm colors and seating, is thoughtfully designed to make you feel like a welcomed guest in our "home."

According to publisher Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, “Pohlman’s new tale is told through delightful, fun-to-read rhymes. This imaginative book is sure to become a highly-requested bedtime story for young readers and listeners.”

“Pohlman’s book “The Fox in the Yard” is a charming children’s story about a family of foxes enjoying a day playing together with a young girl. The book is a heartwarming children’s book filled with vibrant illustrations that bring the author’s memorable characters to life.”

The story describes a warm, sunny afternoon with a young girl looking forward to playing in her backyard. To her surprise, she meets a talking fox along with his three baby kits. The father fox coaxes his children out of the bushes and explains that no matter how different they might be, children are children, and they love to play. The children spend the afternoon playing ball. As the sun goes down, the day ends with new friends and the promise of another day of play.

Pohlman is the retired owner of advertising agency AP ltd. He spent his career writing a wide variety of promotional materials and press releases. He currently serves as the Township Assessor in Palatine, Illinois. “I always wanted to write a children’s book,” said Pohlman. “Now that I had the opportunity, I thought no better story to tell than the ones my daughter and I loved to share when she was a child.”

Readers can purchase “The Fox in the Yard” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, ReaderHouse, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Covenant Books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.