Moon Glow and Hyacinth

About the Book

Lori VanKirk Schue is an award winning fine and graphic artist and author of many children’s and art resource books, including the best selling Art Works for Kids. She is an expert in art curriculum development and a professional illustrator. Her books are always dedicated to her family for their constant inspiration and support. “Moon Glow and Hyacinth” is a story about accepting who you are, inside and out. A caterpillar who wishes she could swim and a tadpole who wants wings so she can fly? How absurd! Moon Glow and Hyacinth try to achieve what they most admire in each other. But in the end, each must accept the harsh truth that sometimes you have to embrace your limitations. They learn that instead of wishing you are like someone else, discovering the magic that makes you unique and using your imagination can make your dreams come true. Children often find fault with the way they speak or look, or with their abilities. Looking to others as “ideal” may lead to self doubt or low self esteem. Learning to appreciate others while accepting who we are inside and out is not always easy. But using our imaginations can suddenly open a world of new ideas that lead to self confidence. Developing a strong vocabulary and engaging in the arts are wonderful ways to express ourselves. This SeeSayCreate book combines literature and art activities to help develop a whole minded, creative approach to learning. Read the story, learn new vocabulary from the supplied list of definitions, and have fun creating. The art projects were developed especially for “Moon Glow and Hyacinth” by Artlingz, Inc., an online creativity warehouse of fun and educational art activities for everyone. This is a SeeSayCreate™ book for budding readers and artists. For more SeeSayCreate books by Lori VanKirk Schue that combine stories and art, look for Peapod, Dot and Charlie. Have more fun doing art. Visit www.artlingz.com.

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