Christine Maier

The Day Bert Smiled

A Children's Book About Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Bert is nervous. Born with an opening in his mouth that he feels makes him sound funny, the young boy doesn't like to speak up in first grade. But he's worried his friends won't even notice when he's out of school for surgery to fix it. And when his mom comes to class to teach the students about his condition, will he find comfort in having supportive playmates? In a gentle and educational story centered on a boy and his dog who both have a cleft lip and palate, youngsters will learn to appreciate and support their peers and each other. And with compassionate ideas of the various ways youth can help those with medical challenges, your little ones will develop minds and hearts that genuinely care. The Day Bert Smiled is an inspirational children's book suitable for ages 6-9. If you or your child like relatable characters, themes of empathy and kindness, and sweet lessons, then you'll love Christine Maier's charming tale.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Traveling Giraffe
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Altersempfehlung: 6 bis 9 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 221mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 318g
• ISBN-13: 9798986400327
• Artikelnr.: 68174190

Autorenporträt

Christine Maier is an author, coach, and speaker helping individuals and organizations turn obstacles into opportunities to understand their beauty, purpose, and power. Christine spent years believing a cleft lip and palate, being the shortest kid in class, and a learning disability were holding her back. But the opposite was true. They taught her that what makes us different is really the foundation for understanding our superpowers.