Maura's latest book will be on display and for sale at the US OPEN bookstore this year and she will be available for signing for Arthur Ash Kid's Day on August 25th! |
An illustration from 'Murphfit Bear Visits the US OPEN' |
Murphy Bear Books is dedicated to inspiring in children an appreciation for sports and nature that will keep them healthy and fit for life. It was created out of the author’s passion for teaching tennis and her love for children. In her years of teaching she found a common thread that runs through most sports. It is the friends we meet and our connection to the outdoors. The obesity and ADHD epidemic in children also inspired the author to write these stories. She hopes to educate parents of the health benefits of learning sports at a young age. The Mission of Murphy Bear Books can be summed up in these three quotes. "A sound mind in a sound body” by Juvenal "The better part of one's life consists of his friendships" by Abe Lincoln and "Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher" by William Wordsworth.
Maura's latest book will be on display and for sale at the US OPEN bookstore this year and she will be available for signing for Arthur Ash Kid's Day on August 25th! |
An illustration from 'Murphfit Bear Visits the US OPEN' |
Here's a peak into Maura Moynihan's second tennis story, about 'Murphfit' (who's name has taken on new meaning since getting into shape with tennis) illustration artwork by Nina Mateyunas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In this illustration, Murphfit wonders if the foam tennis ball came from a real sea sponge! |
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His friends console him as Murph prays to find his lost camera |
Andre Cougar cheers Rafa on as his drop shot ends the game! |
Murph and Gav on the LIRR admiring their souvenirs |
Back at home in Florida practicing on the 10 and Under Tennis kit in his driveway while his mom shows his friends some Yoga stretches |