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Written by: Kathy Peach
Illustrated by: Alex Lopez
Publisher: Reading with Peaches
Price: $12.95 US
Specs: 8 x 8; 34 pages; paperback, perfect-bound
ISBN: 978-0-692-76587-6
eISBN: 978-0-692-76908-9
Pub Date: January, 2016
Age Interest: 5 to 9
WHAT IS THIS BOOK ABOUT?
Everyone feels small or inadequate at some point in their lives. The Tiniest Tumbleweed is a story written to help children learn more about what they can do to become their best selves, despite whatever may be making them feel small or limited. The characters are two Sonoran Desert neighbors, a tiny tumbleweed and a baby house sparrow, who are both small for their age. Guided by the loving encouragement of their parents, they learn to work within their physical limitations to grow to be the best they can be, rather than measure themselves against others. As a result, they also learn how they can help one another, providing a lesson about the synergy between living things and the boundless opportunities those relationships provide.
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?
The proven psychological concepts for building self-efficacy combined with a children's literature writing method that helps young readers believe in limitless opportunities are what make The Tiniest Tumbleweed unique. The connection between the characters in the book, a tiny tumbleweed and a sparrow, provides a fascinating look into the real-life desert relationship between tumbleweeds and birds. Following the story, a well-researched curriculum guide captivates young readers, helping them develop a deeper respect for nature.
AWARDS
Winner, Children's Books, 2016 Southwest Book Design & Production Award
Honorable Mention, Children's Books, 2016 Great Southwest Book Festival
Children's Books Honorable Mention, Children's Books, 2016 Los Angeles Book Festival
Short List, Children's Inspirational/Motivational, 2016 National Indie Excellence Awards
Honorable Mention, Children's Books, 2016 Amsterdam Book Festival
Story Monsters Approved! Kid-tested, judge-certified!
