Publisher's Synopsis
What if you discovered that your animal friend had a special superpower?
Based on a true story from Cynthia Brian's menagerie of adopted animals, Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer, is the third book in the delightful children's picture book series, Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures. Stella Bella, her children, and her puppy rescue an injured baby fawn after its mother has been killed and introduce her to their barnyard of adopted animals. The dear deer has a surprising superpower that empowers and inspires everyone to realize theirs. Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer! features many of the beloved creatures from the two previous books, No Barnyard Bullies and Family Forever, while introducing the book-loving, bottle-fed, doe-eyed fawn, Bambina. The creatures and children mutually benefit from stories as they mingle mindfully in nature. Turn the pages, find the funny bunny, and read on for another unexpected adventure on the farm. Read, lead, succeed! With colorful watercolor illustrations by Marta Maszkiewicz that bring the prose to life, Cynthia Brian's Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer! is based on true-life quests and adventures with various species of animals as they discover how to live together in harmony in a diverse barnyard. The animal kingdom is filled with timely and timeless tales that are relatable to humans. The animal family of Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures experiences complex encounters that challenge their integrity, individuality, and character while amplifying an assortment of expressions and original viewpoints to co-exist as a group. Through the voices and actions of animals, in this series of true tales from Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures, children learn courage, kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and love. Each picture book inspires, motivates, and moves children to appreciate all animals while learning the lessons the natural world teaches to be a caring human. Most of all, Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer! encourages a passion for the written word. To succeed, you must read. Like the Be the Star You Are!(R) series of books for teens and adults by Cynthia Brian, Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures illuminates a simple fact for kids-we were not created equal. We are far better than equal. We are unique. We are individuals. We each have the ability and the responsibility to use our talents, genius, and strengths to sparkle, shine, and make a positive impact in this small galaxy we call Earth. We must strive to be the stars we were born to be.We all have a superpower! It is up to everyone to discover it. Proceeds from the sale of the books benefit the 501 c3 charity, Be the Star You Are!(R) empowering women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages.
