Author Story Time: Carla Smith

We are so excited to welcome local author Carla Smith at Lark & Owl Booksellers for a story time featuring her new book, PUDDLES THE DUCK LEARNS TO BELIEVE!

RSVPing is not required to attend the story time but does help us get a more accurate head count!

ABOUT THE BOOK: Puddles the duck isn't like the other ducks and animals. You see, Puddles was born with a left wing and foot that are weaker than her right ones, making some things hard and even impossible for her to do. But despite disappointment and discouragement, thanks to a smart doctor and some added courage, Puddles learns she is not only strong, but brave and special. The book is inspired by the author's daughter Kristen's journey with her disability and her beloved stuffed animal she named Puddles. Like Puddles, she visited many doctors and the merry-go-round part was the message from one of her actual doctors and it changed her life. Kristen's weakness eventually made her stronger, more adaptable to adversity, and more empathetic to those who have any disability or imperfection.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Carla Luna Smith is a freelance author and former journalist and publicist who took on the challenging job of teaching three year olds while taking her young daughter to doctors and physical therapists. She fell in love with that age group's curious minds and read to them daily. Should PUDDLES THE DUCK ever make it into preschools, it would make the author both proud and grateful.