On the Way Home: When doing the right thing isn't so clear.

Is doing the right thing always clear to you? Figuring out what the right thing to do is tough, especially for children all over the world.

Coco is a young girl from a small village in Nicaragua. Her days usually consist of the same things like school, chores, and playing with friends. She has a big heart which sometimes leads to conflicts with her mother. One day, on her way home from school, Coco comes across some abandoned puppies which she knows are a growing problem in her area. Coco is faced with a real problem and decides to act. Below is a snippet of what you can expect!

The closet door was not how she left it.

Her eyes grew big with fear as she yelled, "Oh no! They've escaped!"

She looked all over the room, throwing clothes from one side to the other.

She looked under the bed, inside her shoes, and in her toy box.

This book carries the intention of making children feel seen and heard. I hope it stirs up conversations about what to do in tough situations, when your heart is in the right place, but your actions may not match. It was written for audiences between the ages of 4-9 but can be enjoyed by all.

This is a great book for parents and guardians with a short amount of time to connect with their children because of the busy lives we lead. It can be read during a morning meeting in the classroom, or before bedtime at home. There are open ended questions in the back that can lead to discussions about what it means to do the right thing. Children should be encouraged to think of answers from different perspectives. With all books we read to each other, connection is the most important part.

Soon to be released in Spanish.

Bianca Abreu is a former teacher turned stay at home mom that found herself needing a creative outlet. She first discovered a love for writing in third grade. She wrote a short story that her teacher said was GREAT, with a fun sticker. Since then, she continued writing, became a teacher, and grew a large collection of stickers. She now lives in Austin, Tx with her husband and young son.