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I Want Your Moo: A Story for Children about Self-Esteem

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One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a sense of

self — worth. Children who lack this feeling often express it as "not

liking" a part of themselves. I Want Your Moo is a beautifully written and

illustrated tale about selfesteem that features Toodles, a turkey who

despises the sound of her "gobble gobble." Children will identify with

Toodles, her struggle for selfacceptance, and eventual victory over self

doubt when she "saves the day" by using the very voice she so dislikes.

Each reading will help to reinforce a child's feeling that all of his or her

attributes are a valuable part of a unique and good self.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Marcella Bakur Weiner, Ed.D., is a fellow of the American

Psychological Association and a Professor of Psychology at Marymount

Manhattan College in New York City. Dr. Weiner also maintains a private

practice. She has published numerous books and journal articles, has trained

and lectured to audiences in the U.S. and abroad, and has appeared on many

national television and radio talk shows. She is currently co — host of

the New York based radio talk show Choices.

Jill Neimark is an author and journalist living in New

York. She is author of the acclaimed novel Bloodsong.

ILLUSTRATOR BIOGRAPHY: Jairo Barragan is a Columbian artist, illustrator,

and cartoonist of international repute currently living and working in New

York City.