Many of you already know that I wrote and illustrated a children’s picture book called The One and Only Bernadette P. McMullen. It was published by Ferne Press and released in January. This book promotes appreciating who you are, as well as accepting others. A little about the book…
Does liking peanut butter and pickle sandwiches, or painting with your toes, or even having an imaginary friend make a person strange? That’s what kids say about Bernadette. But when Bernadette meets her neighbor, Sofie, she realizes that her uniqueness is nothing strange at all.
This book is a wonderful gift for all children and teachers. It is especially perfect for Ethiopian adopted children because it is about being proud of who you are. Also, the character of Sofie, was modeled after my Ethiopian born daughter. If you would like to purchase a signed of this book or want to learn more, go to my website: http://colleenmurrayfisherbooks.com/
Also, if you would like to purchase other wonderful books signed by authors with free giveaways each day, well, then I invite you to attend a wonderful “Virtual Book Fair” that will be going on February 26-28 (24 hours a day). To visit the Virtual Book Fair’s main portal, click on http://www.virtualbookfair.net/
Other great books to check out are Who I Am Not What I AM and 100% Real by Tara Michener. The first book promotes self-esteem and diversity in kids. Janelle, a fun girl who discovers the secret of happiness is loving herself for who she is, not for fitting into what others want her to be. In 100% Real, Zoey wonders what does it mean to be real after her classmates question her about being adopted. With the help of a close friend, she and her parents realize that she has more in common with her family than she thought.
These are just some of the books that will be sold at the Virtual Book Fair—a book fair that you don’t have to stand in line for or even get out of your pajamas to attend. So please spread the word! One last note: My give-a-ways include signed book marks, stretchy frogs, and frog-pencil toppers. Why frogs? It’s because readers will have fun finding Bernadette’s frog on every page of my book.
