In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a young girl struggles with Attention Deficit Disorder. For Hanna, change causes stress and confusion. When her favorite classroom volunteer, Miss Rose, takes time off, Hanna has difficulty staying calm. Recognizing her feelings, another volunteer makes suggestions to lighten Hanna's mood. When nothing works, she guides her to a sunny garden, where she meets "Blue", a friendly, serene butterfly. After a brief visit, Blue flutters away, leaving Hanna sad and confused. Pouring her heart into a powerful wish, Hanna looks for a way to bring Blue back. But change comes again, forcing Hanna to wish harder than ever! The page that follows the happy conclusion to Hanna's story is about the author, Alicia Minor, giving a brief glimpse into her personality and home life. There is also a page dedicated to the illustrator's bio and contact information. The final page is an introduction to, and full description of Ms. Minor's debut picture book, "Me & My Hot Dog Pillow". Writer and storyteller, Alicia Minor, couldn't think of a more rewarding experience than to create stories that children and adults would enjoy reading. "It's a joy to see children and adults hold my books in their hands!" Alicia Minor Her latest children's picture book, "Hanna's Blue", shares a glimpse into the life of a child with Attention Deficit Disorder. It is a timely story that she felt needed to be told, because it is important for children to see themselves in the books they love. Born and raised in the Philippines, she now lives in the Florida sunshine with her daughter and two lovely pets. Lisa has enjoyed a long career as a professional artist, illustrator, author, content editor, and teacher. She's illustrated over forty published children's books, edited hundreds of manuscripts, and won multiple awards for her work in children's publishing. This is her second book for author, Alicia Minor. Her personal website can be viewed at www.ljmichaelsdesigns.com, and her blog for writers/authors is www.theartofpicturebooks.com.
