Cinderstella

Brenda S. Miles, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has worked in hospital, rehabilitation, and school settings. She is an author and co-author of several books for children, including The Moment You Were Born: A Story for You and Your Premature Baby, Stickley Sticks to It!: A Frog amp rsquo s Guide to Getting Things Done, Chicken or Egg: Who Comes First? and Princess Penelopea Hates Peas: A Tale of Picky Eating and Avoiding Catastropeas. Brenda encourages children of all ages to dream big, find joy, and embrace adventure.Susan D. Sweet, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist and mother of two. She has worked in hospital, school, and community-based settings and is passionate about children amp rsquo s mental health and well-being. Susan hopes worries never overshadow anyone amp rsquo s dreams. Dr. Sweet is the co-author of several books for children, including Jacqueline and the Beanstalk: A Tale of Facing Giant Fears, Princess Penelopea Hates Peas: A Tale of Picky Eating and Avoiding Catastropeas, King Calm: Mindful Gorilla in the City, Cinderstella: A Tale of Planets Not Princes, and Chicken or Egg: Who Comes First? Follow her on Facebook: susansweet.authorpage and on Twitter: susansweet2Valeria Docampo's inspiration for her art is rooted in everyday life: the eyes of a dog, the shape of a tree, the sound of rainfall, and the aromas of breakfast. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she studied fine arts and graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires. She has illustrated several books for children, including Cinderstella and Phileas's Fortune. Visit www.valeriadocampo.com and follow on Facebook: ValeriaDocampoOfficial

amp ldquo The story amp hellip is accompanied by charming, humorous illustrations, creating a work that gently encourages children to expand their dreams beyond traditional gender and socioeconomic roles. A note to readers at the end of the story offers suggestions on how caregivers can foster a child amp rsquo s interest in STEM subjects. amp rdquo -Foreword Reviewsamp ldquo It amp rsquo s nice to see the Cinderella tale being retold in a way that informs girls that it amp rsquo s fine if they aren amp rsquo t interested in stereotypical feminine things amp hellip .The illustrations are lovely and very colorful with plenty of detail to draw children back to the book again and again amp hellip . This is a wonderful addition for people who agree with the book amp rsquo s overall message, but don amp rsquo t have a clue as to where to put ideas into practice. amp rdquo -Portland Book Reviewamp ldquo We are seeing a huge shift in picture books that promote strong female protagonists who don t need a prince or anyone else to come and save them. We have strong willed girls who are perfectly capable of determining their own destiny and that is what we have in Cinderstella. amp rdquo -The Petite Stagamp ldquo It's so important to tell our girls stories that aren't tales of princes and princesses living happily ever after. It's important for them to dream of careers, especially those in the STEM fields. This book is not preachy, but it does contain some additional resources for parents at the end on how to encourage girls into STEM pursuits, or at least how not to discourage it. This book is truly a Cinderella story for the next generation. Cinderstella is a girl after my own heart. amp rdquo -Mom amp rsquo s Radiusamp ldquo Cinderstella dreams big and steps outside gender specific pursuits. Refreshing. Her interest in science, technology and becoming an astronaut, should be encouraged in young children of either gender who show an interest. Valeria Docampo amp rsquo s colorful, lively and dreamy illustrations capture the wonder of what happens when you have a big dream. amp rdquo -Children amp rsquo s Books Heal