Lanterna Rally

Author: Marta M. Schmidt-mendez

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-08-18

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781500757878

Kellie is getting a new dog. She visits him when he is almost a newborn puppy as he is too young to come home. When he is a little older and it is time to pick him up, he has changed a little. People want her to choose a different dog. A “perfect” dog. Benjamin, the dog she chose, is not perfect. He has a crooked tail. Kellie loves him just the way he is. When others make fun of him and his crooked tail, she doesn't care. In her eyes, he is perfect, crooked tail and all. She loves him unconditionally. When Kellie and her friend Justin get themselves into a troubling situation, it's a very crooked tail that saves the day. Now everyone thinks that Benjamin is pretty awesome. Kellie always knew that.We are all beautiful in our own way. This is highlighted in this beautiful story of a girl and her first dog. We can try to teach our children about acceptance and diversity but we cannot control all of their experiences Children are barraged by images and ideas through media, in the playground and even at school. These are not always positive ones, or the ones that we want to promote. By speaking with children openly, at an early age, about similarities and differences, we can raise children who are open- minded and respectful. This book can help open the dialogue in speaking with children about diversity, whether speaking of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or anything that sets them, someone, or something, just little bit apart from what may be considered mainstream.