Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Publishing Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com

ENUMCLAW, Wash., April 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- April is National Humor Month and even though today is April Fools, it is no joke that laughter can have a healing affect on us all. Hayley Howell shares this healing power with children in her new book: "Sammy Catches the Gloomy Loomies."

Sammy is normally a bumpy, jumpy, jolly cat, but one day he wakes up glum. Taken to the doctor, Sammy is diagnosed with the gloomy loomies. After taking a big heaping dose of some "Giggles and Jiggles" medicine, Sammy's cat world is in for a happy surprise! With love and humor, Hayley L. Howell presents "Sammy Catches the Gloomy Loomies," a romping story of how laughter is the best medicine of all.

"My purpose in writing this book is to spread the healing power of laughter to people worldwide, especially to children," says Howell. "I would like my readers to know how important it is to laugh more and how laughter really is the best medicine."

In a world that can seem increasingly scarier to young minds, Howell brings a ray of sunshine through her humorous story and bright illustrations.

"Given the economy and other things in a person's life," says Howell, "I think the message of the book is good for the people of today to stay positive." Laughter has personally seen Howell through some hard times, and she wants to share that journey with others. "I'd like to pinpoint my book to all children, especially those who are in hospitals, from low income homes, or those who may have been abused. I think all children need this book."

Howell resides in Federal Way, Washington where she speaks regularly in hospitals, schools, and churches, promoting laughter wherever she goes. Visit her on the web at www.SammysCatVentures.com.  

For more information, to request a review copy, or to schedule an interview, please contact Abigail Davidson by phone at 360-802-9758, by email at abigail@winepressgroup.com, or by fax at 360-802-9992. To purchase a copy of this book visit www.winepressbooks.com or call 877-421-7323.