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    612-822-4611

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Why Am I Different?

Why Am I Different?

Burkett, Romona
Studio 28b, Oswaldo
Burkett, Romona

Paperback

Series: Sally Pie Face, Book 2

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN13: 9798617811973
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 30 2020
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Why Am I Different? is the second book in the Sally Pie Face series. Why Am I Different? is about Sally who goes to her Mom and wants to know why she is different. The Mom explains throughout the book by using humor to show Sally that everything about us is no different than anyone else. We all may look different but we all live and breath the same way.

Sally Pie Face is not merely a series of books; it's a narrative encapsulating the vibrant and dynamic Pie Face family. These books underscore the importance of diversity and celebrate our differences. The central tenet for our young audience is the universality of the human experience, emphasizing that irrespective of our varied hues, at our core, we all share common aspirations - to be accepted and cherished.

The Pie Face family embodies the foundational colors that children become acquainted with at an early age. Each member of this family of five has a distinct pie-themed identity, resonating with a specific personality. Sally, with her cherry pie visage and red hue, radiates positivity. Her sister, Monet, representing key lime pie and yellow, is an intriguing blend of sweetness with a dash of tartness. Frederick, the blueberry pie with a blue shade, often finds himself grappling with his emotions, while their mother, Pumpkin, embodies the warmth of an orange pumpkin pie. Completing the family is Apples, the father, characterized by his green color, representing a sour apple with occasional bouts of grumpiness.

The inception of Sally Pie Face traces back to 2007. My son, inspired by a deflated balloon from a Disney park, coined the term. Recognizing the uniqueness of this name, and acknowledging my son's penchant for writing, our entire family collaborated to breathe life into the Pie Face family narrative. The original Sally Pie Face was penned by my son and illustrated by me, with some assistance from my daughter. In 2008, we took the plunge into self-publishing. To augment the book's reach, we ventured into promotional skits on YouTube, local television interviews, and book signing events. Our efforts bore fruit when an educator acknowledged the value of our book in imparting lessons on diversity.

While life's commitments momentarily steered us away from Sally Pie Face, my passion remained undiminished. The book has undergone revisions, with enhanced illustrations now being converted into vector art by a graphic designer. As of now, our series has expanded to five titles, with a sixth, Be You, currently underway. Future plans encompass additional books and a line of merchandise.

It is my fervent hope that Sally Pie Face resonates with you, offering a reflection of our shared human experience, replete with endless possibilities and special moments.

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