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Mrs. D.

The Royal Palm

Paperback (Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Oct. 21, 2014)
Honored for Excellence by the Mom's Choice Awards2015 Readers Favorite International Award Winner Recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval: age 6-8Everybody needs somebody...A thought-provoking tale of the journey of a royal palm born on a tiny island surrounded by mysterious waters. This tender story explores the world of someone wrapped up in herself. Protected by her cousins, the short plain palms, the royal palm grew up beautiful, but very self-centered. Dreaming about life outside the island, she did not bother with her friends, who lived as one big family. Immersed in her own beauty, she only cared for herself, until one day a hurricane struck the tiny island. Then the royal palm discovered the true meaning of family and real friendship. Inspiring story with valuable lessons to be learned and shared. An award-winning author, Olga D'Agostino (known as Mrs. D.), grew up on a farm by the Carpathian Mountains in western Ukraine, surrounded by nature. Her childhood featured an imaginary world that she filled with characters from books she read. In 1992 she and her two small daughters immigratedto the United States. In 2011 she pursued a career as a writer, focusing on children's books that provide valuable lessons. Two of her books, The Trees Have Hearts and Good Morning, World! have won a Mom's Choice Award. She is a member of SCBWI, speaks many languages, loves reading, writing, gardening, and traveling. Her books are available in print on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and as e-books for most popular e-devices. For additional information, please visit her sites mrsdbooks.net or mrsdbooks.com.
ISBN
1457531917 / 9781457531910
Pages
40
Weight
12.6 oz.
Dimensions
8.5 x 0.1 in.

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