What Do You See When You Look At Me?
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I am sure we have all heard the saying that if you want to hear the truth ask a child. Kids are pretty honest and say what they want right? Well… what about the things they don’t say? Or the unspoken desires and needs a child has to be valued and seen as important to society no matter what background they come from, or skin color they have or even what language they speak. This simple but powerful message packed into this book will benefit parent and child and ultimately our society.
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About the Book
Children all over the world dream to do, and to be, great things. Unfortunately, many things often block those dreams: social and economic realities; cultural and racial bias, etc. In school, parents may feel pressured to steer their children toward academic achievement while ignoring the child’s heart-cry to play, to create, to imagine and to dream. As a parent myself, I have noted my own tendencies to encourage academic success over heart-centered creativity. Most parents, teachers and child-care workers are balancing multiple demands and just trying to survive the daily grind! So, I offer this book as an encouragement to LISTEN closely to every child’s dream. Give their imagination attention. Perhaps, YOU will be the person who helps to make their dream into reality.
About the Author
Valerie Love is a mom of three energetic kids is married to her husband Manny. She has almost attained her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Texas State University and is looking forward to becoming an elementary teacher. She loves nature, diversity, people, her supportive family and church family and especially loves inspiring kids to get creative.
Bella Elizondo, the Illustrator, is Valerie’s 8 year-old daughter. This nature-girl enjoys taking care of her 6 chickens, 2 parakeets, 3 cats and 2 bunnies. Mostly, she has a passion to just be creative.