MEET THE CHARACTERS!

WHEN I WAS A BABY . . . REVIEWS:

"We bought the book for a friend who has an unhappy toddler since a new baby sister arrived. The book is beautifully illustrated and the story will help the toddler understand he/she is loved just as much as the new baby. The book is a good conversation starter to talk about how much they are loved. We would highly recommend the book to parents and grandparents."

"My family and I absolutely love this book. With 3 children of my own it gave me an opportunity to answer all their questions about when they were babies and to remind them that they are ALL loved. We have made it a bedtime story tradition. My kids absolutely love it over and over again!!!"

"This book is just too adorable! I bought it for my Grandsons who had just welcomed a new baby brother to their home. They loved it, my daughter loved it! I highly recommend it. It's a joy to read."

"Such a sweet book! Kids of all ages will enjoy it. And they can be an only child or have 10 siblings!

"This is such a sweet book! I highly recommend it. Such a great reminder to an older sibling that they were a baby once as well."

"Adorable book! My boys who are 6yr, 4yr, and 2yr old all love it!"

THE CREATION OF HANDY ANDY!

So a few years back (yes, years!), Katey created a character that gave her comfort when she was having a bad day or for when she just needed a little companion close by. He was made out of an old latex hospital glove. Handy Andy was born!

As Kate and I worked through our plans for The Kind Kids Academy (join our group on Facebook!), we realized Handy Andy could hold so much more meaning than a sweet, imaginary friend. He was a HAND, after all, and he could symbolize all of the GOOD our hands can do and discourage all of the hurtful PAIN our hands can cause!

Once that lightbulb went off, Katey and I resolved to create a book together (I would write it and she would illustrate it) and we would share it with others as a reminder to use our hands to be KIND.

Enjoy!