While this is a stretch beyond what I normally share about animals on this blog, Glamour Girl from the Stars is an interesting book to share with children, especially girls, and the image we have in our minds of how we should look. It is why I decided to take part in doing a review for this book during Carlton Scott’s virtual book tour.
This book and it’s theme does relate to my “Joyful Paws” and the fact that through the eyes of my dogs I have learned to be the best me I can be, and most importantly, have accepted who I am. It took me 41 years to feel comfortable with my truth and in my skin– it is my hope and my wish that all little girls growing up in today will not take as long as I did… and this book, I think, will help with that.
After traveling to Asia, Africa, Italy and Rome, just to name a few, PleeDee, known as the Glamour Girl is on her way to the Miss Universe Pageant in the USA. I love this line in the book, “After traveling to and fro across outer space’s unknown, PleeDee discovers her world is similar to our own. When little girls live up to their potential wherever they are, they’ll shine brightly with confidence no matter how near or far.”
PleeDee is from outer space and while she looks different than what we would expect a adolescent girl to look I love the lessons of self-acceptance, and what’s on the inside, that says who you are. If that lesson could be instilled in every little girl in the world the potential for all young girls would be immense.
Glamour Girl is a fun, laid back, lyrical way in which you can create discussion with the young children in your life. And quite honestly, it was a great reminder to me as a grown woman to keep believing in me… and let’s face it, we all need to be reminded of that from time to time… and by doing so we can easily instill this in all the young girls we encounter in our lives.
Scott has dedicated his life to working with children, both as a nurse and a mental health worker. He has written and illustrated three picture books for children. As part of his commitment to supporting children’s health, he donates 50 percent of all profits from his books to children’s hospitals across the country. He created his newest book, Glamour Girl from the Stars, to foster self acceptance in young girls.
To learn more about Carlton Scott and his books you can visit his website.