With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided. This delightful picturebook offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.

The memoirs in this short book are unique to me. Yet the symptoms are not. Although no two people have the same experiences, some may be similar. At the completion of this short book, you may learn to be aware of some symptoms of a loved one, friend, or co-worker. This is my main goal for writing this short book. It is also my goal for other mentally ill people to learn that they are not alone and that you can live a normal life being mentally ill.

In writing my first book I was inspired by art, music and poetry, all of which I need to survive, all part of my civility I hope you will find a favorite verse within this collection and the romantic in me has a vision of you taking a sip of life from a shapely cup and the thoughts of perfume in drift across an evenings pillow.