Books with author Perry Edmond O'Brien

In 1908 Mohandas Gandhi spoke to a crowd of 3,000. Together they protested against an unjust law without guns or rioting. Peacefully they made a difference. Gandhi’s words and deeds influenced countless others to work toward the goals of freedom and justice through peaceful methods. Mother and son team, Anne Sibley O’Brien and Perry Edmond O’Brien, highlight some of the people and events that Gandhi’s actions inspired. From Rosa Parks to the students at Tiananmen Square to Wangari Maathai, these people have made the world sit up and take notice. The provocative graphics and beautiful portraits accompanying these stories stir the emotions and inspire a sense of civic responsibility.

Frog & Dog is a series about an unlikely friendship between blossoming best friends. When I say ‘unlikely' I am referring to a friendship between a frog and a dog. Is this Crazy? Their loyal relationship and true friendship between completely different species are a breath of fresh air. With discrimination, racial angst and tension in today's world; presenting their relationship provides a child with an opportunity to nurture forgotten innocence, apply decision making, sprout moral integrity and to value the presence of mind to just BE KIND. Outside influences can disrupt the internal birth of solid well-founded relationships with just hints. These hints can lead to suggestions and suggestions can turn into beliefs and beliefs into a culture. If we enlighten early, we can attempt to illuminate and change the ongoing problem. Failure to make children aware that racism and discrimination are wrong and non-negotiable is lazy. These are imperative aspects which need a voice for our societal growth as an enlightened and accountable culture."Early taught fosters an early start to a productive life and not one of naught."❤ ❤

Frog & Dog is a series about an unlikely friendship between blossoming best friends. When I say 'unlikely' I am referring to a friendship between a frog and a dog. Is this Crazy? Their loyal relationship and true friendship between completely different species are a breath of fresh air. With discrimination, racial angst and tension in today's world; presenting their relationship provides a child with an opportunity to nurture forgotten innocence, apply decision making, sprout moral integrity and to value the presence of mind to just BE KIND. Outside influences can disrupt the internal birth of solid well-founded relationships with just hints. These hints can lead to suggestions and suggestions can turn into beliefs and beliefs into a culture. If we enlighten early, we can attempt to illuminate and change the ongoing problem. Failure to make children aware that racism and discrimination are wrong and non-negotiable is lazy. These are imperative aspects which need a voice for our societal growth as an enlightened and accountable culture."Early taught fosters an early start to a productive life and not one of naught."❤ ❤

In 1908 Mohandas Gandhi spoke to a crowd of 3,000. Together they protested against an unjust law without guns or rioting. Peacefully they made a difference. Gandhis words and deeds influenced countless others to work toward the goals of freedom and justice through peaceful methods. Mother and son team, Anne Sibley OBrien and Perry Edmond OBrien, highlight some of the people and events that Gandhis actions inspired. From Rosa Parks to the students at Tiananmen Square to Wangari Maathai, these people have made the world sit up and take notice. The provocative graphics and beautiful portraits accompanying these stories stir the emotions and inspire a sense of civic responsibility.

When a child learns to clean their room, they begin to organize their life. This is a microcosm of what life will ask for in the future.The values of responsibility, cleanliness, and accountability allow a child to nurture skills they will need to navigate their coming of age and the responsibilities of becoming a productive adult.The Loosy Potts stories are geared for children ages 4–8 yrs. old and offer a rhythmic approach to a head start for learning how to problem-solve and navigate the arts of being responsible and accountable children matriculating into our society as youths better prepared for adulthood.“Early taught fosters an early start to a productive life and not one of naught.”