A huge thank yoiu to producer/reporter, Liz Lohuis and camerman Tyler for doing this story about Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog and how one little 5-year old sweet boy, Cameron got to meet the character from the book he just read about Frankie! (To read story transcript visit WLUK.)
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.
Julie Hauck, third grade teacher at Longfellow Elementary School believes in the power of dogs and the positive impact and many benefits they provide children. Her passion for teaching, and educating with the help of animals inspired her to begin “Pages for Preston” quite a few years ago. Preston is her King Charles Spaniel who she adores and loves. He is a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs Incorporated and each week goes to his “job” in Julie’s classroom. He performs with extraordinary magic his amazing healing powers as the children feel at ease while they read to him and improve their reading skills.
Imagine how very tickled Frankie and I were when they applied for a grant with Thrivent Financial and received money so they could include Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book series as part of the “Pages for Preston” program!!
Julie shared with us photos of her classroom and the “Pages for Preston” reading day! We are so proud of each and everyone of Julie’s students… and especially proud of our dear friend, Preston.
