CANTON — A Canton native has written a children’s book about making friends.

Author Michael H. Terrell’s new book “Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to School” is a

story of a stink bug who tries to make new friends at school despite his stink.

Stanley, a stink bug who goes to school for the first time after being homeschooled all his life, is worried about controlling his stink. With the help of a friendly butterfly, Stanley learns to accept his stink and how to control it without changing himself.

Terrell, a pastor for over twenty years, including in Canton, currently serves as pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church in Watertown.

Born and raised in Richmondville, Terrell currently lives in Watertown.

The author is a recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award Medal and has earned two Eagle Scout mentor pins.

When not preaching, Terrell can often be found on stage in a theater show, playing music on his piano and other instruments, or working in his garden.

“Stanley the Stink Bug has been homeschooled his whole life, so he was very excited about his first day at Bugs Middle School, but unfortunately, everything went terribly wrong,” said Terrell. “He discovered that it was harder to make friends than he thought.”

Published by Page Publishing, Terrell’s tale is inspired by the author's firm belief that children must learn at a young age to be proud of who they are, and not to lose themselves when trying to fit in and get along with others.

With colorful artwork to help bring Terrell’s tale to life, readers of all ages are sure to be captivated by Stanley’s adventures and identify with his struggles, all while discovering a valuable life lesson along the way on the

importance of being true to oneself.

Readers can purchase “Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to School” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Walmart, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble and other sites.