"Silas, the Great House Cat" children's book, written by Galesburg authorJanet Pogue Tolle, and illustrated by Dusty Scott, has earned the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. Having been rigorously evaluated by a panel of MCA evaluators, the children's book is deemed to be among the best products / services for families. The MCA evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal, and cost. LISTEN: Janet Pogue-Tolle and Dusty Scott talk to WGIL about "Silas, The Great House Cat" The Mom's Choice Awards is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The organization is based in the United States and has reviewed thousands of entries from more than 55 countries. The children's story is based on a true story, which takes places at the h
Galesburg residents should note a new children's book that is decidedly Galesburg to its core. "Silas, The Great House Cat" will be available in paperback and hardback when the release date is announced in early September. After the release, copies can be purchased at Wordsmith Bookshoppe in Downtown Galesburg or online through a ship-to-home option on the bookstore's website www.wordsmithbookshoppe.com Silas, the Great House Cat is the story of a stray kitten who slips into the historic Galesburg Great House at 501 E. Losey Street on Halloween night. The author says, "through rhyming words and watercolors, it evokes love, courage, and kindness and is suitable for young children." The book was written by Galesburg's Janet Pogue-Tolle (Poh-g Tawl-ee) who collaborated with local artist Dusty Scott on the illustrations. The illustrations also feature several Galesburg area children who served as models. To be up-to-date on the book's release date, f