This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
About the Author - Wendy LaGuardia
Wendy is a single mom raising her two children in northern NJ. She wrote this book to help parents instill a strong sense of self-esteem and self-confidence in their children – attributes she believes are critical to the success and happiness throughout life. Wendy is an insurance and technology executive for Fortune 500 companies who took time off from work to tell her story of encouragement and love. She received a Bachelor of Arts from William Paterson University and a Computer Science degree from the Chubb Institute.
Reviewed by Robin McCoy for Readers' Favorite
This is a very touching story to read to your young child, ages 2-8. As Michael grows from preschool to adult age, he is taught invaluable life lessons through the help of his mother's guidance and love. Michael is taught that there will be challenges and obstacles in life, and that it is important to persevere and give it his all. He shouldn't not try or give up. What a great message to send to children! Michael's mother helps him believe in himself and teaches him that anything is possible, if he puts his mind and heart into it. Dream big!!!! This is what I hope to instill in my children. The world is at their fingertips, and we see this with this heart-warming story. I don't want to spoil the ending, but it is very touching and truly shows the strong bond between Michael and his mother, and how a love between a mother and child remains strong, even while the children grow up, move away and start a family of their own.
As an added bonus to the beautiful story line and illustrations, there are 16 dog bones hidden in the story for your child to find. This will keep them engaged in the story as they try to find them. This is truly a book I will continue to read to my children and pass along to family and friends.
