"Umber was an orange bunny. He lived in a troubled land." So begins The Color of My Fur , a poignant picture book for ages 5-9 and the grown-ups who love them. When a group of purple bunnies chase Umber from the forest, he scurries to the highest ledge of the tallest mountain for safety. Enter Cloud, a wise and gentle mist, who simply cannot understand why having different color fur makes the bunnies dislike each other so much. "You all have long ears and cottony tails," Cloud points out, but Umber remains convinced that fur color alone is reason enough for the bunnies to fight. "It's just the way it is," Umber explains, unwilling to accept blame, or even try to see the need for change. But why won't Umber and the other bunnies listen? What will it take to bring peace to the forest? As a new mom, Nannette Brophy Major wrote and illustrated The Color of My Fur in an effort to make the world a better place for her little one. Now that that little one has little ones, grandma Nannette (a.k.a. Lolli) is as determined as ever to share the story of the orange and purple bunnies, and how they come to realize "it's what's inside that counts." Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to read The Color of My Fur and discover how dull, not to mention confusing the world would be if we all looked alike. So 'hop' to it, fellow bunnies of the forest! Open The Color of My Fur , and your mind. The lesson is waiting. Learn it. Live it. "It was a great pleasure to share this classic book with my particular class during a visit from Mrs. Major. We candidly discussed that we are, indeed, all unique and special and deserve a fair shot at living in a climate where our differences can color our world in an amazing and harmonizing way. The well-illustrated book brought to light that we may not even realize how much what we say and do affects the feelings of others. 'The Color of My Fur' is a colorfully cute book, allowing for a timely message of different can be a good thing and we certainly can all get along in this big world of ours. Enjoy it as a message-bearing piece of literature or just for fun. You won't be disappointed!" Rhonda J., teacher "Mrs. Major read her book, 'The Color of My Fur, ' to my kindergarten class. The students absolutely loved the book and the illustrations were beautifully done. After reading they discussed the message of the book, which the students easily were able to grasp. She explained the process she went through to make the book, and even showed them original artwork that was made for it. It was a great learning experience for the students, and after she left they all wanted to become writers when they grow up!" Vanessa L., teacher "I highly recommend 'The Color of My Fur' as a story for all ages about skin-deep enmity and (a good reminder of) how simply harmony and understanding can really be achieved." Darren D., youth services librarian Nannette Brophy Major attended The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. (now The Kubert School), and likes to point out that she was the only woman in her graduating class. She has worked as a freelance illustrator both in the United States and abroad for over thirty years. "The Color of My Fur" is her first venture into writing for children. As a new mom, Nannette wrote and illustrated "The Color of My Fur" in an effort to make the world a better place for her little one. Now that that little one has little ones, grandma Nannette (a.k.a. Lolli) is as determined as ever to share the story of the orange and purple bunnies, and how they come to realize 'it's what's inside that counts.' Nannette lives and works in a hilly Pennsylvania city with her family and a pet turtle she's had for almost 40 years. Ultimately, Nannette sees her drawing table as a mission field; where love and silliness reign and hope knows no bounds. She is committed to faith, family, and the promotion of peace using the creative gifts God has given her. Visit her online at www.majormasterpieces.com.