So begins a timeless story of friendship, freedom, and
the beauty of life's journey. With its lyrical prose and enchanting illustrations, this book is sure to captivate both children and adults, alike, reminding us all to cherish the moments of beauty in our lives, to never forget the ones who have touched our hearts along the way, and to appreciate the different shades of blue in our own skies.
A Children's Picture Book
for children of all ages
In a tale of unexpected friendship and bittersweet goodbyes, "Different Shades of Blue" weaves a touching story that resonates with both young hearts and those who have journeyed through life's ups and downs. When the Old Man meets a lonely, rumpled bird on the beach, he sees beyond her outward appearance to the beauty within.
As their bond grows, the Old Man becomes a source of shelter and warmth for the bird, offering her comfort in life's storms. But as the bird's wings grow strong, she longs for the freedom to explore the vast blue skies. In a poignant moment of realization, the Old Man understands her need to soar.
With heartfelt wisdom, he reminds her to cherish each moment of her journey and to recognize the perfect shades of blue in her own sky. As the bird takes flight preparing to leave the Old Man behind, she realizes that true happiness lies not in a destination, but in the journey itself.
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"Different Shades of Blue" is a timeless story of friendship, freedom, and the beauty of life's journey. With its lyrical prose and enchanting illustrations, this book is sure to captivate both children and adults alike, reminding us all to cherish the moments of beauty in our lives, to never forget the ones who have touched our hearts along the way, and to appreciate the different shades of blue in our own skies.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
RG Schnaible was born and raised in Indiana, where he shared his childhood home with his parents and three siblings. When his grandmother bought him his first camera in grade school, he started taking pictures and never stopped, having enjoyed a successful career in still photography, as well as writing, producing, and directing TV commercials and infomercials.
He currently lives in Southern California, where he has two children and a German Shepherd named Finn. In between writing his next children's book and chapters for his first novel, you'll probably find him playing with Finn or playing chauffer on the way to golf, tennis, or dance classes.
He can be found online at: rgschnaible.com
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