Deborah Melmon – illustratör

Teach your child the importance of embracing their uniqueness, celebrating the differences in others, and having a positive outlook with Stand Beautiful. International speaker, TEDx speaker, and anti-bullying author Chloe Howard shows kids that they are perfect in their own imperfect ways.With humor and heart, Chloe and her friends take a road trip to encourage others who are struggling with loving themselves. After learning about their issues, Chloe and her friends spread positivity with easy-to-remember affirmations:Be proud of who you are.Stand up and accept yourself.Boldly face your beautiful self.Rock your differences.I am the best me there is.Stand Beautiful features colorful and adorable illustrations by Deborah Melmon. This picture book will help children ages 4 to 8 who struggle with issues stemming from anxiety, bullying, self-esteem, confidence, and acceptance.Born with a clubfoot, author Chloe Howard had five major operations by the time she was fifteen. Through her hardships, she learned that each of us is perfect in our own imperfect way. Chloe wants to help your child stand beautiful too!

Teach your child the importance of embracing their uniqueness, celebrating the differences in others, and having a positive outlook with Stand Beautiful. International speaker, TEDx speaker, and anti-bullying author Chloe Howard shows kids that they are perfect in their own imperfect ways.

With humor and heart, Chloe and her friends take a road trip to encourage others who are struggling with loving themselves. After learning about their issues, Chloe and her friends spread positivity with easy-to-remember affirmations:

Be proud of who you are.Stand up and accept yourself.Boldly face your beautiful self.Rock your differences.I am the best me there is.

Stand Beautiful features colorful and adorable illustrations by Deborah Melmon. This picture book will help children ages 4 to 8 who struggle with issues stemming from anxiety, bullying, self-esteem, confidence, and acceptance.

Born with a clubfoot, author Chloe Howard had five major operations by the time she was fifteen. Through her hardships, she learned that each of us is perfect in our own imperfect way. Chloe wants to help your child stand beautiful too!

Scout, from the immensely popular Puppy Diaries, is entering a puppy parade! Scout is sure that when the awards are handed out at the end of the parade, she will win one of the important ribbons. Will it be for best behaved? Or most beautiful? Or friendliest? The answer is both surprising and very funny.

When Carly unthinkingly makes fun of Sara''s last name at mail call, her bunkmate refuses to be consoled. But their mutual love of music brings harmony to Shabbat dinner as well as to their friendship, and Carly finally gets the chance to reveal a secret of her own.

Zach isn''t impressed with his new dog, Larry, at first. He''d hoped for a chocolate lab or a spaniel, not this funny looking mish-mash of a dog with a great long tail. And who names a dog "Larry," anyway? But Zach discovers that when Larry twirls that ridiculously long tail - Labracadabra! - amazing things happen. It''s not very long before Zach knows that he and Larry will be Best Friends Forever!

Tommy’s classmates tease him about his Israeli accent and the way he speaks English. But his knowledge of Hebrew makes him a hero when a policeman and his dog come to visit Tommy’s school.

It all started with some berries...In this version of paying it forward, one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community."The author lets her characters make her point (the world is a much better place when people are kind), only introducing the Jewish term for this behavior - mitzvot - at the end of the story. Melmon''s upbeat illustrations are similarly nondenominational and will help listeners visualize the story''s key elements."—Booklist Online"This is a good read-aloud for young children, as the art is benign and the text includes a pleasing repetition of reactions from neighbors, who are always ''surprised'' and ''delighted'' by the kindness bestowed upon them. Another positive touch: the succinct back story about the derivation of the word ''mitzvah.'' A sweet plug for random acts of kindness."—Kirkus Reviews

Alfie Wolfe''s twin sister, Alfreeda, is an annoying pain in Alfie''s side, and he just can''t stand it any more! Enter Crosby,  a very cool, laid-back German shepherd (with his own pesky puppy in tow) who checks into the Hound Hotel and teaches Alfie a lesson in patience.

The last time Murphy, a strong but sweet Rottweiler, visited the Hound Hotel, he got into trouble. This time, twins Alfie and Alfreeda Wolfe use brains and their own brawn to try to keep things under control, with hilariously mixed results. Hold tight to the leash!

Alfie Wolfe HATES to clean and does his best to avoid it. But when the Hound Hotel welcomes its first English bulldog guest, a lovable drool-filled lump named Dudley, Alfie gets a quick lesson in slobber clean-up and makes a new friend in the process.

Alfie Wolfe''s feet stink! And they may cost the Hound Hotel a client, namely Ms. Snoot and her energic Labrador retriever, Stanley. But after gleefully rolling in dead fish, Stanley may give Aflie''s feet a run for their money. Stinky fun awaits!

Queen Lizzie''s Pizza Palace is ready to open, but its starring feline attraction – a sphynx cat named Lizzie – won''t stop leaping onto the counter. Her owner''s checked her into Tabby Towers in the hope of keeping her paws off the pepperoni!

Separated from his owner – a little girl in need of life-saving surgery – Darcy is a sad rag-doll cat. But the residents at Tabby Towers hope to cheer him up by making him the star in a magic show. All''s well until the disappearing trick really makes Darcy disappear!

Bootsie is the sweetest Himalayan cat – until she feels threatened by other cats. Then there''s trouble! When Bootsie uses her boot-like black paws to box other guests at Tabby Towers, the hosts warn that she may need to check out early!

Frankie the Bengal cat has run away from Tabby Towers, and the hunt for him is on. After a wild search, the hotel hosts discover that sometimes even cats need time to relax and go fishing!

Two grandmas. Two delicious recipes. And one granddaughter caught in the middle!Sophie loves Bubbe''s Jewish chicken soup, made with kreplach. She also loves Nai Nai''s Chinese chicken soup, with wonton. But don''t tell Bubbe and Nai Nai that their soups are the same! Can Sophie bring her whole family together for a warm and tasty surprise?An inclusive look at a multicultural family, and a little girl''s unique approach to combining her family''s traditions. The book includes three chicken soup recipes at the end."[T]he good feelings (and good tastes) that it brings to mind are cooked just right for families like Sophie''s—and everyone else—to enjoy."—Kirkus Reviews"This family''s story, lovingly depicted in the colorful illustrations, should resonate across cultures."—The Horn Book Guide"This is a wonderful book both for multiethnic families and for developing sensitivity to multiethnic families as well as for anyone interested in cultural similarities in food. Watercolor and pencil illustrations are cheery and bright, with wonderful endpapers which enhance the book''s artistic feel."—Jewish Book Council

Two grandmas. Two delicious recipes. And one granddaughter caught in the middle!Sophie loves Bubbe''s Jewish chicken soup, made with kreplach. She also loves Nai Nai''s Chinese chicken soup, with wonton. But don''t tell Bubbe and Nai Nai that their soups are the same! Can Sophie bring her whole family together for a warm and tasty surprise?An inclusive look at a multicultural family, and a little girl''s unique approach to combining her family''s traditions. The book includes three chicken soup recipes at the end."[T]he good feelings (and good tastes) that it brings to mind are cooked just right for families like Sophie''s—and everyone else—to enjoy."—Kirkus Reviews"This family''s story, lovingly depicted in the colorful illustrations, should resonate across cultures."—The Horn Book Guide"This is a wonderful book both for multiethnic families and for developing sensitivity to multiethnic families as well as for anyone interested in cultural similarities in food. Watercolor and pencil illustrations are cheery and bright, with wonderful endpapers which enhance the book''s artistic feel."—Jewish Book Council

It all started with some berries...In this version of paying it forward, one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community."The author lets her characters make her point (the world is a much better place when people are kind), only introducing the Jewish term for this behavior - mitzvot - at the end of the story. Melmon''s upbeat illustrations are similarly nondenominational and will help listeners visualize the story''s key elements."—Booklist Online"This is a good read-aloud for young children, as the art is benign and the text includes a pleasing repetition of reactions from neighbors, who are always ''surprised'' and ''delighted'' by the kindness bestowed upon them. Another positive touch: the succinct back story about the derivation of the word ''mitzvah.'' A sweet plug for random acts of kindness."—Kirkus Reviews

When Carly unthinkingly makes fun of Sara''s last name at mail call, her bunkmate refuses to be consoled. But their mutual love of music brings harmony to Shabbat dinner as well as to their friendship, and Carly finally gets the chance to reveal a secret of her own.

Tommy’s classmates tease him about his Israeli accent and the way he speaks English. But his knowledge of Hebrew makes him a hero when a policeman and his dog come to visit Tommy’s school.

Missy loves Saturdays with her dad. Every week they do something special together. Usually, Dad brings the funds and Missy brings the fun, but this week, it''s Missy''s turn to treat with her own allowance—until she and her dad stop for pizza, and Missy discovers a special way to do a mitzvah.