Children's author Sue Ganz-Schmitt is publishing another wonderful book called "Now I'm a Bird." The book comes out on Oct. 1, 2020 and Sue sent me an advance copy of it. I've now read 4 of her books, and I've loved them all. This one is no different. It teaches a great lesson, and shows that sometimes when we are different, whether we have feathers, a tail, (or in the real world are Latino, gay, black, asian, autistic- fill in the blank) we need to be true to ourselves and others will come around to respect us. It's not always easy to be who we are, but if we believe in ourselves, it all works out for the best, and life is a learning experience. (Of course, maybe I'm reading into it a lot as an adult, but it's a great lesson!). The characters, story and the illustrations (by Renia Metallinou) are wonderful. Another 5 of 5 star children's book! - Rob
ABOUT THE BOOK: Julianna didn’t mean to be a bird. It just happened, feather by feather. “It’s a rare and beautiful condition,” explains the note her mom sends to school, though it doesn’t help with the teasing. But Julianna’s wings take her to places she hadn’t imagined, with a birds-eye view that gives her a new perspective and the courage to find a flock of her own. Told with kid-friendly humor and heart, this is a unique story about embracing the wild and wonderful parts of ourselves and others.
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