I Want To Be You...Zip's Story (Adventures of Yellow Horse Ranch) - Softcover

Erwin, Kathleen M.

9780692073865: I Want To Be You...Zip's Story (Adventures of Yellow Horse Ranch)

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ISBN 10: 0692073868 ISBN 13: 9780692073865

Publisher: Kathleen M. Erwin, 2018

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Fitting in is very important when you’re young—whether you’re a kid or a colt. But what if you feel as if you’re different from all your friends?I Want to Be You is the illustrated story of Zip, a young horse who doesn’t look like the others. A yellow palomino, Zip stands out among the black and chestnut horses at his ranch. Although his family and friends assure him that his buttery coat is beautiful, Zip still feels out of place. Zip tries to change his color by rolling in mud and spilling paint on himself. Then he meets Cowboy Gus, who sees something special in the young horse. With Gus’s help, Zip discovers amazing talents that have nothing to do with his outward appearance. With lovely illustrations and a powerful message about self-confidence, I Want to Be You is the perfect story for any child who feels different. As Zip learns as he grows older, it’s not what’s on the outside that defines you—it’s what’s on the inside. Even though there may be times when you wish you were someone else, the best thing you can be is yourself.

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About the Author

Kathleen Maynor Erwin grew up on a small farm in northeast Louisiana, where she always had a horse to ride. Today she and her husband, Aaron, live on a farm of their own: Yellow Horse Ranch, located in middle Tennessee. There they raise American quarter horses and Savannah/Kiko goats. Erwin’s book I Want to Be You was inspired by her horse Zip, a real and beloved palomino stallion. Kathleen has been working as a registered nurse for more than thirty-six years. As a mother, grandmother, and healthcare professional, she has seen children struggle with self-esteem and identity issues. Kathleen hopes to use the universal appeal of animals to help young people learn valuable life lessons. She plans to publish a second book titled The Goat with Green Legs.

Review

This is a sweet, well-written story that underscores an important truth for kids - it's okay to be you. Through a series of circumstances, Zip learns the value of being exactly who he is meant to be. Readers of this delightful book - regardless of their age - are likely to make the same discovery about themselves! Simple, uplifting, and affirming.

Easy read! GREAT book for children in learning that it's ALWAYS okay to be different. PERFECT for home library, school classroom, doctor's office, etc. Simple...Colorful illustrations to keep reader engaged.

Zip's story is a beautiful book about a sweet horse who is not happy with who he is. He eventually realizes how special he is with the help of his owner Gus. I bought this book to give to my grandchildren. In today's world many kids, and even adults, struggle with who they are and feel the need to try to please others just to fit it. This is a must buy book for all children (even teenagers and adults) to give them the encouragement they need to be themselves!! Great book Kathleen!!

With so many children today having self-esteem issues, it is refreshing to read Zip's Story. Children can easily relate to the animals in the story and understand that it is "ok" to be different. The illustrations are very colorful and the book is an easy read. I bought this book for granddaughters and know they will relate to Zip and enjoy the book.

Beautiful story about a palomino horse that finds that it's OK to look/be different than the others, and in the end is happy to just be himself. My daughter absolutely LOVED this book! Can't wait for Kathleen's next book!

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