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"Being bigger is when you treat someone the way you would like to be treated, even when they haven't been that kind to you." -the elm tree, Be Bigger- Book 2 Talking with Trees series
“A conscience is that voice in your head, and that feeling in your heart, that tells you if something is right or wrong, even when no one is looking,” the oak tree, Be Proud- Book 1, Talking with Trees series
"Well, there's the easy way, and there's the right way. If you want the ache in your heart to stop, choose the right way." - the elm tree, Be Bigger- Book 2 Talking with Trees series
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"Right now is a great time to make a good choice" -the oak tree, Be Proud- Book 1, Talking with Trees series
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“Everybody makes mistakes…Making mistakes is part of life—and a really big part of growing up. It’s how you learn who you want to be,” the oak tree, Be Proud- Book 1, Talking with Trees series
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Media resources
Press releases
December 2011: Be Proud- Book 1 in Talking with Trees series now available
May 2012: Kids are so mean! New book for kids teaches them to be bigger.
May 2012: Kids are so mean! New book for kids teaches them to be bigger.
In the news
"...has surely found the winning number in her book, "Be Proud - Talking With Trees." - Midwest Book Review
"Talking With Trees- Be Proud is a delightful read and would make a wonderful addition to any child's library" - Imagination Cafe
"... If you have not had the opportunity to share one of these outstanding 'Talking With Trees,' children's books, I truly encourage you to. Great illustrations, great lessons, all tied up in a wonderful story. Highly recommended." Midwest Book Review
"Talking With Trees- Be Proud is a delightful read and would make a wonderful addition to any child's library" - Imagination Cafe
"... If you have not had the opportunity to share one of these outstanding 'Talking With Trees,' children's books, I truly encourage you to. Great illustrations, great lessons, all tied up in a wonderful story. Highly recommended." Midwest Book Review
Quotes about character and kids
Quotes about living with good character
"Being bigger is when you treat someone the way you would like to be treated, even when they haven't been that kind to you." -the elm tree, Be Bigger- Book 2 Talking with Trees series
“A conscience is that voice in your head, and that feeling in your heart, that tells you if something is right or wrong, even when no one is looking,” the oak tree, Be Proud- Book 1, Talking with Trees series
Quote about mistakes and growing up
"Well, there's the easy way, and there's the right way. If you want the ache in your heart to stop, choose the right way." - the elm tree, Be Bigger- Book 2 Talking with Trees series
image of quote on character
"Right now is a great time to make a good choice" -the oak tree, Be Proud- Book 1, Talking with Trees series
Image of quote on good choices
“Everybody makes mistakes…Making mistakes is part of life—and a really big part of growing up. It’s how you learn who you want to be,” the oak tree, Be Proud- Book 1, Talking with Trees series
image of quote on making mistakes
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Book images, author photos
Be Proud, Book 1 Cover
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Be Bigger, Book 2 Cover
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