CHILDREN'S BOOKWORM AWARD In America, Even a Cat Can Have a Dream SCHMALTZY: THE PIANO VIRTUOSO This is a true story. Schmaltzy is a city cat living in an urban jungle. He is a devoted study buddy who wraps himself around the schoolbooks of students when they do their homework. Schmaltzy's study tip is: "Always Look Before You Leap." Schmaltzy discovers his own unique talent and decides to make his American dream come true. Schmaltzy's musical talent does not go unrecognized. Everyone in the world wants to see, Schmaltzy, play his piano: Japan, United States, Canada, India, Australia, United Kingdom, China, Africa, Israel, Switzerland, and France. Schmaltzy's piano concerts are featured on YouTube.

Schmaltzy inspires children to put love into everything they do: There Is No Such Thing As Too Much Love. Children learn new vocabulary with color-coded words. There are fabulous four-color photographs of the world class piano virtuoso, Schmaltzy, and his glamorous girlfriend, the long-haired Exotic Falafel that will have children as well as adults "oooohing and "aaaahing.".