AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
JULIA BARNES
Julia Barnes
FacebookJulia grew up on Long Island, New York. Her mother is Swedish and her father is American. Julia is lucky to be able to spend summers with her Swedish family in Sweden. As a child, she always loved reading and writing stories. After receiving a Master’s in Elementary Education and a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Julia set forth to educate young children. She has a strong passion for teaching mindfulness and meditation and is a certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher. After teaching for many years, and working with young children, Julia saw the impact low self-esteem has on children. This inspired her to write stories that send a positive message to all children. Her books reveal the simple yet profound message she wants all her little readers to remember: YOU ARE ENOUGH AS YOU ARE. Julia can be found online at: Lavender Willow Publishing
The Ugly Puppy: A Children’s Book About Diversity, Self-Acceptance, and Friendship
by Julia Barnes
“You see, your differences bring beauty to this world.”
In this empowering spin on the classic story “The Ugly Duckling”, you’ll meet a puppy with a rainbow-colored nose who is proud to be different. On her journey to find a kind friend who accepts her for her differences, she confronts many obstacles, until she meets a special character who reminds her that her differences are her greatest beauty.
This lovely interpretation of the classic fairy tale offers hope and reassurance to children who struggle with feeling they don’t fit in. It is sure to be a favorite for young children who need a boost of confidence and who love rainbows!
To learn more, visit: Lavender Willow Publishing
Kindle Price: $1.99
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