| NEW YORK (AP) -- Meet the latest celebrity children's author: Gloria Estefan. And don't forget her dog, Noelle.
"I don't think too much is known about the affinity that I feel for animals. I have a very real connection with them and although I've had many pets, especially dogs, I have found a new and very unique connection with my 2-year-old English Bulldog, Noelle," the Grammy-winning singer said Monday in a statement issued by her publisher, HarperCollins, which plans to release the book in both English and Spanish next year.
"She came to be a part of our family quite by accident and has brought us unforgettable experiences that I hope to share with the readers of my book based on her real-life experiences. I hope Noelle will bring the readers as much joy and surprise as she has brought into the lives of everyone who has met her."
According to HarperCollins, the currently untitled book "will center on the life and adventures of an intrepid bulldog named Noelle who doesn't feel like she fits into the new and mythical land she now calls home."
Madonna, Spike Lee and Billy Crystal are among the many other celebrities who have recently published children's books. | |
