I Wish I Could Talk All the Time (Paperback)

Kids are like a shaken can of pop, ready to explode from the need to talk, talk, talk! They plead their case in this funny but enlightening 30-page children's picture book. Highlighting all the reasons they should be allowed to, as they say, talk. This light-hearted, charmingly illustrated book deals with the age-old issue of when to talk and when not to talk! The 30 pages travel through a day in the life of an energetic and talkative youngster. It is written on behalf of children who will enjoy seeing their relentless urge to talk reflected in its pages. Parents reading this book--to or with their child--put out the welcome mat for the child's explosion of information and detail. This book validates--to the child and the parent--kids' need to constantly express their interests, their questions, and their concerns. Despite peer and school pressure to clam up, kids need to share! This book provides a special sharing time for a parent to sit down with a child. This fun and witty book embraces and validates the child's urgent desire for self-expression. This is the first book of the Rau/Durand "I Wish I Could..." children's series.

Connie Rau has spent most of her life singing songs, then writing songs. Reading books, then writing books. Singing in choirs, then helping with children's choirs. Writing songs, then recording songs with her little neighbor kids. Her creative spirit is devoted to children of all ages. A voice for kids, Connie writes children's songs to help kids feel safe, and is known for her MarNee Moose and Friends--characters she created to sing helpful messages to children. Connie's current writing venture came about after she helped in her local pre-K school cafeteria. When the kids marched into the lunchroom-in straight lines, making the little bubble face while clasping hands behind their backs-it brought up feelings of sweetness but also struggle and frustration. At times, not being allowed to talk can seem unbearable to kids. At that age, what children do best is talk! This legitimate desire on the part of youngsters can be quite humorous! Connie declared right there and then, "I need to write their book!" Connie linked hands with noted children's illustrator VL Durand, whose colorful images express the childlike nature. The result is a tasty delight to children's reading palates! Parents reading along with "I Wish I Could Talk All the Time" are heroes and heroines championing their children's most compelling talent! This book is the first in a series designed to liberate the spirit of each child. Look for additional "I Wish I Could" books coming soon.