A Warm New Children's Book Celebrates Differences

A Journey Home by Richard Baugh is an inspiring story that teaches children that dissimilarities are to be celebrated, rather than feared

Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 20, 2007 -- In A Journey Home, the charmingly illustrated new children's book by Richard Baugh, children learn to appreciate diversity and to follow safety rules.

The joys of friendship, the thrill of adventure, and the necessity of fire and swimming safety are the messages behind A Journey Home, the wonderful new children's book by author Richard Baugh. In the book, the spunky chimpanzee Matumbo meets Pepe, a startlingly pink dinosaur, but rather than fearing each other, the two become friends. As they head home, they save a boy from drowning, rescue a girl from a fire, and stop one child from bullying another. A rich story about rising above differences and dealing with the false perceptions of others, A Journey Home will teach, amaze and enchant children of all ages.

Baugh knows first-hand what it is like to grow up different. Two weeks after his birth, doctors discovered he had a painful sight-robbing disease, congenital glaucoma. Growing up visually impaired was difficult and challenging, but Baugh had the support of friends and family. His firm bedrock of spirituality also helped him look on the sunnier side of life. A Journey Home is a wonderfully instructive book for anyone who may feel a little out of place. Told with grace and humor and festooned with charming illustrations, this is a celebration of all people and a gentle reminder of the importance of acceptance.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at rebaugh2004@yahoo.com or telephone 954-240-7458. A Journey Home is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Richard Baugh is the last born of nine children. He has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Florida Metropolitan University and currently holds three Florida teaching certificates, including Business Education, Social Science/History and Exceptional Student Education. Happily married, Baugh owns and manages the R&M Sunnyside Café, Inc. in downtown Miami.

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