Product Description

The two predominant themes for my children's book are related to: * our need to accept those who do not look or act as we do, and * to follow our dreams with the special talents we have been given.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3439059 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-01
• Released on: 2003-03-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Review
"A feel good story giving life, humor, and value to childhood's most important lessons." -- Kenny & Julia Loggins, songwriter and authors of "The Unimaginable Life"

"David Essel is reminding our children of what is most important, making a difference in the life of another." -- John Milburn, Media Specialist, Oak Grove Elementary, Tampa

"Inspiring. High-energy messages for our precious children." -- Wayne W. Dyer, author of "Wisdom of the Ages"

My third grade daughter, who happens to be a very reluctant reader and never gets beyond the first few pages of a book before she deems it boring, just devoured your book today! It was the first time she has read a book from cover to cover in one sitting this school year. Not to mention she could tell me in complete detail the whole story line. This was a great success for her and I just wanted to thank you for such a great story. I have always prayed that one day she would find an author with a series of books that would turn her on to reading. I think she has found that in your book today. Please let us know when more in this series will be available. Thanks again for writing such a wonderful book! --A Thankful Mom, Bonita Springs, FL

This great little book's main message is to believe in yourself and to help others gain confidence in this belief. -- Writer's Digest, April 2004

About the Author
About the Author: David Essel is in reality just a big kid in an adult's body, who loves to write about good stuff and great people. His first book is titled: Phoenix Soul: One Man's Search for Love & Inner Peace. David is also a radio and television host, professional speaker, life coach and model.

Customer Reviews

Cat Calloway....
In teaching with the book Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, Cat Calloway is a great book to read before an in-depth study of Stargirl. I have found Cat Calloway to be the link I needed to interest my fifth-graders in learning about being different. Cat Calloway is a unique girl, one who could teach everyone a valuable lesson in how to treat others. I will continue to read this book to my students because of the great content. Great work, David.

Greatest Lesson
If you think about it...so much of the pain from childhood came from our peers treating us with disregard or nastiness. This book teaches our children in a beautiful and fun way that we should accept everyone as they are, for their talents may one day change the world we live in... and that everyone's heart and soul matters. I will read this to my child over and over...she reads it over and over to herself!!!

Food for a child's soul
I ordered this book for my son's 9th birthday. The day it arrived we sat down and I read it to him. We both loved this story, which was a catalyst for a wonderful conversation between us about how he has been like "Cat Calloway" in his life, as well as thinking of ways that he could emulate this beautiful example of how to bring more beauty to this world. He has read it many times, on his own, in the past several weeks. When our family arrived for a visit this weekend he ran to get "Cat Calloway" and announced that he wanted to read them " the best story ever!" I think he was able to identify with "Cat" as well as with the other character in the book - they each represent different sides of himself. Bravo to david Essel for bringing this wonderful book to feed our children's souls!