Virginia Thayer has written "The Journey of a Snail," an illustrated storybook for children about a snail who grows tired of carrying his house on his back.
Thayer grew up in St. Cloud, Minn., and now lives in Arlington, Mass. The36-page book is available for $15.99 (paperback) or $21.99 (hardcover) from Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or online at www.xlibris.com .
