Have you ever been told that your dream was impossible, but you something inside you told you it was possible? Meet Puddle, she is the smallest duckling with the biggest dream - becoming the King of the Birds during migration just like her father. But there's just one problem - no ladybird has ever held this title before. Despite facing doubts and naysayers, Puddle is determined to prove them all wrong and make her father proud. With the wise words of her father guiding her, she sets out to compete in several trials, facing challenges and self-doubt along the way. Will Puddle be able to achieve the impossible and become the first ladybird King? In the wise words of encouragement from her Father, he said, " I don't see why she couldn't be the first." Find out in this heartwarming and inspiring children's story that will capture the hearts of readers of all ages. If you enjoyed stories of resilience and never giving up, you won't want to miss Puddle's adventure. Perfect for children of all ages, this book is filled with charming characters and beautiful illustrations that will engage young readers and teach them the value of perseverance. Whether for bedtime reading or group story time, this book is sure to inspire and entertain. So don't wait, join Puddle on her journey today! "My daughter Sophia who is ten years old loves these books." - Ruth Schwenk Helping Our Children Develop a Love for Reading Review by: Ruth Schwenk - Harper Collins Christian Author thebettermom.com/blog/2019/4/24/reading-for-children-to-help-develop-their-imagination-the-journey-of-puddle Reading is an invaluable part of a child's life. From when they are young read-alouds are an important part of their everyday. Studies have even shown that reading is essential for emotional and social development. As they get older, the importance of continuing to read aloud and on their own also helps them develop imagination and wonder as they get lost in a story. We love reading in our home. It wasn't always that way, but the more we have read to our children and the more we have encouraged them to read, the more they have read on their own. Today, books are everywhere in my house! As our love for reading developed in our home and our kids have gone through different ages and stages, I am always on the lookout for valuable books and book series for our home. Books filled with strong themes that teach character are my favorite! What a wonderful way to teach those things to our kids! One series I recently discovered is called The Journey of Puddle. As the author, Devon Allen, shared with me, Puddle was created because a father wanted to create a faithful character for his daughters to learn from. Something different than the typical Disney. They fell in love with Puddle and her story and they just wanted to see her come to life. So he worked very hard to make her everything that his daughters dreamed of. After two years of continuous work, The Journey of Puddle was finally finished. His wife encouraged him to share Puddle with the world. After much prayer and with a passion to share Christ with children all over the world, The Journey of Puddle is now in three amazing books. My daughter Sophia who is ten years old loves these books. The day after she read the first book, I asked her how she liked it and she proceeded to tell me every single detail of the story she had read the night before. She even shared how she thought different parts would turn out, but then surprised her. That is the power of a story in the minds and hearts of children. Personally, my very favorite part of the books are the amount of content. I love how the pages have quite a bit of reading, but still have beautiful pictures throughout. Sophia said the same thing without me prompting her. She really liked how there was "a lot to read." That is hard to find in children's storybooks. Most of the time picture books have very few words because they are meant for younger children. I like how this book doesn't skimp on the content or the art. Another fun element that The Journey of Puddle offers is the coloring book. It is a creative way for children to engage with the characters and the story by spending time coloring their own version of the characters they have learned about. If you are looking for a new series to add to your child's library I recommend The Journey of Puddle.