Book details

  • Genre:children's fiction
  • Sub-genre:Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
  • Age Range (years):5 - 12
  • Language:English
  • Pages:44
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317846497

LaPetite and the Secret of the Magic Coat

By Donna J. Bauman

Overview


La Petite and the Secret of the Many-Colored Coat is an illustrated story of an innocent young girl who is robbed of the one thing most precious to her, her many-colored coat. It is a story of her innocence, her loss and her search to find her precious, many-colored coat. In her search, she discovers something much more valuable—her own beauty and worth.
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Description


La Petite and the Secret of the Many-Colored Coat will have particular meaning and appeal to girls and women of every age. This touching fable mirrors their search for their own beauty, power and esteem in a world where, unfortunately, most believe those qualities are connected to externals. This is a tender story filled with layers of meaning and possibilities of interpretation. It carries a simple message to whoever reads it—the message that we are all beautiful. La Petite's innocence in believing her deceiver, her sincerity in searching for her beautiful colored coat, and her sadness at being rejected by those who valued only her external looks will speak to the hearts of girls and women worldwide. Even more important, her success in discovering her own beauty will be an inspiring example to all who read it.
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About The Author


Donna Bauman combines her talents as an artist, writer, poet and musician. Throughout her professional career she has focused on helping girls and women become all that they can be. Her career offered her opportunities to support women and girls through teaching and in private practice. In her intuitive art, she focuses on portraying the feminine spirit in which she specializes in the portrayal of women of power and serenity, grace and self-worth. This children's book, La Petite and the Many-Colored Coat, speaks to what is closest to my heart, empowering girls and women to own their own beauty, strength and power. Although this is an illustrated children's book, its message is to girls and women of all ages who are searching for their identity. Donna has also created and published a book of poetry and black and white photography, Seeing Through the Heart.
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