“Write to be effective, to make a difference, to say something that makes you think.”
Special Henrietta is a little girl with Big ballerina dreams and an even Bigger singing voice! She twirls through her home in her trusty tutu—-the breakfast, and then to school (shhh, it’s under her dress!), and of course to dance class.
Henrietta says she can’t help it - when she dances, she just sings. Singing in ballet class gets her into trouble, and daydreaming about dancing gets her into trouble in school. No one seems to understand her…and Henrietta is upset.
When Henrietta does not give up on being her true, sparky self, something magical happens.
“Christine Frisbee’s writing and charming illustrations will delight young ballerina’s and make them laugh.
Children who have a seriously ill brother or sister are very unique. They share a large part of themselves, each day, with someone who needs more care than they do. Often considered the forgotten ones, the book, DAY BY DAY, depicts how siblings of seriously ill or challenged children, through their experience, can learn to embrace the challenges of their exceptional situation, ultimately allowing them to transform into strong, spiritual, and caring people. Often they arrive at insights that can help the whole family grow. By reading their stories, it is clear that most children are not resentful of their experience, but rather grateful for the lessons learned. They are happy to offer advice in order to help others faced with that same situation. They have a very poignant message...if we listen.
They are the angels sent to us for knowledge. They are innocent and honest. Through the eyes of children we can see without distortion.