I am pleased to announce the release of a new illustrated children's book called, Being Different. This book was inspired by many things, and is dedicated to my nephew’s son, Max Petty, who is currently battling Lymphocytic Leukemia (please visit: http://www.battleforbubby.com/BattleForBubby/Home.html). All profits from this book will be donated to helping Max recover. I highly encourage all to donate directly into Max's fund by clicking on the "How To Help" tab on his website.
Craig and Tiffany Petty are the epitome of beautiful loving parents. His sister Page also exhibits a transcendent grace in helping her brother through his illness and treatment. Likewise, Max's dignity houses an old soul faith as can only be expressed through the innocence of a child. Please help them if you can and remember them in your prayers.
As I mentioned, the Being Different book project was inspired by several factors, and all of my children pitched in to help with the illustrations. It was designed to address issues of identity, appreciating differences, and inspiring tolerance.
While the language was crafted in simple terms so that any child can read it, the psychology behind it is fairly sophisticated. Moreover, the appendix, called Parental Proverbs, can even enhance a parent’s understanding of these issues, and how they might help their children deal with potential problems.
Obviously, young minds are very impressionable. Hence, maintaining a healthy self-image is crucial during early development. This book considers: body types, gender, age, ethnicity, personality, talents, interests, hobbies, handicaps, infirmity, etc. It teaches that difference displays divine variety, that being special lies in being different, that uniqueness is infinitely rare, that exceptional is odd and quite unusual, and that you are only you and with no one can compare.
Herein one learns that the path to self-love is paved with esteem for others. For it is by accepting the uniqueness of others that we lay the foundations for self-respect and our own individuality.
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Hard Cover (full color) 11 x 8.5" for US$49.95
Soft Cover (full color) 8 x 6" for US$24.95
Both of these editions can be drop shipped directly to your home or sent as a gift to another. The print on demand process also allows the purchaser to include a special dedication and/or short message to the recipient at the bottom of the title page, (only available on hard cover edition.)
For example:
Special Commemoration:
Given as a gift to John Doe on his 5th Birthday. Love, Grandma & Grandpa Doe.
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