Sneak Peek ~ My Children's/Picture Book ~ Don't Call Me Fluffy!

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF MY ATTEMPT 

AT WRITING A CHILDREN'S BOOK!

(Me speaking)
Oh, honey Jasmine had her kittens there are two black ones and two gray ones.

(John the man)
Look one of the black and one of the gray kittens are bobtails like Jasmine.

***A few weeks go by.

(John/Man)
Well dear it looks like their eyes are open.

(Me/Lady)
How cute they are so very fluffy.

(John/Man)
Yes, I see and they seem to be moving around pretty good. The little gray bobtail seems be dragging it's back legs.

(Me/Lady)
I think something might be wrong with little Fluffy.

(John/Man)
Don't worry, just wait and see how he does in the next few weeks.

***A few more weeks go by.

(John/Man)
Fluffy bobtail sure is holding his own with his brothers.

(Lady)
Are you sure they aren't going to hurt Fluffy.

(John/Man laughing)
 He seems to be getting the best of them.

***Out and about with the kittens.  They are free to explore the great outdoors.  (the kittens call me and John the Keepers)

(Kittens)
Hey don't the Keepers call you Fluffy (laughing). Fluffy, Fluffy (more laughing) You even walk funny! Bet you can't catch me Fluffy!

(Fluffy/gray bobtail)
Mom! Tell them to stop calling me Fluffy. How can they call me Fluffy? I am a boy not a little girl. There isn't anything wrong with the way I walk. Is there?

(Mom Jasmine)
Now boys don't pick on your brother. It is just taking him a bit longer to get use to his legs than the rest of you and don't call him Fluffy. Mr.Owl will soon give you names but first he must watch you for  a few weeks to see what name best suits each of you and I am pretty sure none of you will be called Fluffy.

(Jasmine)
Mr. Owl! Mr. Owwwl!

(Mr Owl)
Whooww whooww is there!

(Jasmine)
It's me, Jasmine.

(Mr Owl)
Hello Mrs. Jasmine I have been keeping watch over you kittens. They seem to be picking on gray bobtail.

(Jasmine)
Yes, that is why I came to see you. He is beginning to notice he is different from his brothers. He has a hard time keeping up with them. But other than his legs not working right he seems to be as rambunctious as his brothers. On top of that the Keepers have started calling him Fluffy and pamper him as if he were special.  If you have time would you please talk to him. You are so very wise I am sure it would help him.

***The next day.

(Fluffy/gray bobtail)
Mr Owl! Hello. Are you home?

(Mr Owl)
Well well if it isn't Mrs. Jasmine's gray bobtail.

(Fluffy/gray bobtail)
Hello sir, Mom said you wanted to speak with me about something.

(Mr Owl)
Yes, Yes I hear your brothers are teasing you calling you Fluffy. I wouldn't worry about that too much I am sure you have called them silly names before. Right?

(Fluffy/gray bobtail)
Rrriight.

(Mr Owl)
I have noticed you seem to be having a little difficulty with your back legs.

(Fluffy/gray bobtail)
Yes sir, they just don't seem to want to cooperate. I can't run as fast as my brothers or even walk very well without them tripping me up. Then there is that big dog Cocoa that keeps picking me up and giving me a bath. My brothers are able to run fast enough to get away from him but I just can't run fast enough and he catches me every time.

(Mr Owl)
I tell you what son why don't you watch some of the other animals like Squirrel, Rabbit, Raccoon and Possum and see how they get around maybe they have some suggestions.

(Flurry/gray bobtail)
Thanks Mr. Owl that is a great idea!

(Mr Owl)
Let me know how it goes!

(Fluffy?gray bobtail)
I will sir! Goodbye!

*****

I DID NOT GET ANY FURTHER.

   THE STORY IS ABOUT ONE OF OUR  KITTENS THAT APPEARED TO NOT HAVE USE OF HIS BACK LEGS POSSIBLY PARALYZED.  BUT HE WAS DETERMINED TO KEEP UP WITH HIS LITTER MATES.  AS HE STARTED MOVING AROUND THE BACK HALF OF HIM RESEMBLED A FROG, INCLUDING A LARGE STOMACH & FLAT BACK.  HE LEARNED TO HOP ON HIS BACK LEGS & IN TIME HE GOT AROUND MORE LIKE A RABBIT, STANDING HIGH IN THE FRONT & LOW IN THE BACK.  WE NAMED HIM WASCALLY WABBIT.  PEOPLE HAD THE AUDACITY TO ASK IF HE WAS HIS SIRE WAS A RABBIT ESPECIALLY SINCE HE HAD A LITTLE COTTON BOBTAIL.  DUH!  PEOPLE, HE IS A CAT!

   SO BACK TO THE STORY.  I HAD INTENDED TO HAVE FLUFFY/GRAY BOBTAIL GET ADVICE FROM THE OTHER ANIMALS MR. OWL SUGGESTED HE SPEAK WITH.  HE ENDED UP TAKING MR. RABBITS ADVICE AND ENDED UP BEING THE FASTEST CAT IN THE COUNTY AND WAS PROUD TO BE NAMED WASCALLY WABBIT BECAUSE HE WAS AS FAST AS A RABBIT.

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!

Hugs,
PATRICIA aka MAMAW

KATIE: The Little Girl Who Stuttered and Then Learned to Talk Fluently by Ronald L. Webster

HCRI Founder and President Dr. Ron Webster has penned a delightful children’s storybook,Katie: The Little Girl who Stuttered and Then Learned to Talk Fluently. 

This is a true story about a smart, vivacious young girl who wants to overcome her stuttering and speak fluently. Katie’s stuttered speech causes her daily frustration and embarrassment. 

The way she talks inhibits her ability to freely share her thoughts and feelings. She endures teasing from other kids. The only time she finds solace is when she escapes to a nearby park where she loves to play hide and seek.

Yet, this all changes when Katie and her mother learn about a special stuttering treatment that is based on science. Katie’s journey to fluency is recounted in this unforgettable, non-fiction storybook that is designed for children between the ages of three and seven to read with their parents.

Yet, this all changes when Katie and her mother learn about a special stuttering treatment that is based on science. Katie’s journey to fluency is recounted in this unforgettable, non-fiction storybook that is designed for children between the ages of three and seven to read with their parents.

Beautifully illustrated, the story reveals how Katie learns new ways of using her speech muscles to talk without stuttering. It also shows how her life is transformed with her new-found speaking ability. This book helps children who stutter understand there is help available and they aren’t alone. It also encourages kids who do not stutter to be kind and accepting of those who do. Moreover, the story dispels misconceptions about stuttering and how it should be treated.

Katie: The Little Girl who Stuttered and Then Learned to Talk Fluently achieves the ultimate goal of a children’s book – to entertain and teach in equal measure. Katie’s remarkable character will stay with you long after you’ve closed this heartwarming, insightful book. 

This book is available on Amazon.com for $17.95, as well as from other book sellers. To purchase this colorful, 8.5 x 11-inch book for your child or as a gift for a friend or family member, please click here >>.

 

National Stuttering Expert 
Clinical Psychologist 
Professor of Psychology 
Author 
Featured Speaker

About the Author

Dr. Ron Webster is recognized as a pioneer and innovator in the treatment of stuttering. He created the first comprehensive, behavioral stuttering therapy and founded HCRI, where more than 6,100 people from 48 countries have received life-changing stuttering treatment. Dr. Webster’s work has been the focus of interviews and news stories by Good Morning America, NBC Today, CBS Morning News, 20/20, Nightline, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, The New York Times, Washington Post, Scientific American, Sports Illustrated, People, Parade, and many other national, regional and local media.

Dr. Webster is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychology emeritus at Hollins University. He wrote Katie: The Little Girl who Stuttered and Then Learned to Talk Fluently to offer encouragement and inspiration to children who stutter and their parents. 

For more about Dr. Webster, please visit www.DrRonWebster.com.

HCRI Stuttering Therapy: Before-and-After Videos

My Thoughts

A true story about Katie a little girl that stutters.  Because of her stuttering she is unable to communicate with others and this is very frustrating for this little girl that evidently has so much to say.  Her peers do not understand why she is not able to express herself verbally like everyone. Some of the kids even make fun of her causing her to cry.  Adults can even be cruel sometimes like staring at her when she tries to express her needs or her feelings.  

Her parents hear about a doctor that has a stuttering therapy program.  They talk with Katie and decide they will talk with Dr. Webster and enter her in the treatment program.  Katie was very anxious to do well so she could express herself verbally without stuttering.  She learns to use her speech muscles in a way that stopped the stuttering.  She has taken the stuttering beast and won the battle.  No more stuttering!

This is a wonderful book with a big message!  The author recommends the parent/adult read the book with the child.  That way if the child has any concerns or questions they will be there to assure the child understands.  If the child is being teased at school this might be a good time for the child to open up about their feelings. 

I feel as if this does not just have to be for a child that stutters but for all children. A child having read this book may have more compassion and understanding for a child or adult they may cross paths with that stutters and hopefully avoid making the person feel even more self conscious than they already are.  Who knows they could maybe even recommend they read this book which would lead them to Dr. Webster.

My step-father stuttered at times but I never thought of it as being a problem for him. Although I am sure it had to have been.

I highly recommend this book.

I rated this book 5 out of 5.

Disclosure:  I received a free copy of this book from the Author/Bostick Communications for review.  I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my honest opinion.

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