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New Children's Story an Effective Tool on Tolerance for Teachers and Parents

Visually stunning artwork and playful prose tell the proud tale of a family’s diversity.

Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) November 27, 2007 -- Toco the Toucan’s first adventure, You Can Do What A Toucan Can Do Too! If Toco Can So Can You lovingly illustrates the tale of Toco the Toucan, the little toucan who couldn’t fly—and how all the other school birds make fun of him. It’s not until his mother consoles him and shares their family history that he learns to take pride in himself and his diversity. It’s a timeless story about being different and building self-esteem.

Being a 5th grade school teacher and a mother of two young children, I understand the importance of teaching tolerance and building self-confidence

'You Can Do What A Toucan Can Do Too!' is one of my favorite books that helps me do just that. I recommend it to parents and teachers alike.

I grew up getting picked on like everyone else and was fortunate to have a loving, supportive mother who helped me get through it

Years later, after I met my artist friend Jerry Tanner and experienced his vivid and imaginative toucan artwork for the first time, it inspired me to write Toco’s story for anyone who’s ever doubted their self-worth.

You Can Do What A Toucan Can Do Too! If Toco Can So Can You

"Being a 5th grade school teacher and a mother of two young children, I understand the importance of teaching tolerance and building self-confidence," says Danielle Chamberlain, a teacher in the Tracy Unified School District (CA). "'You Can Do What A Toucan Can Do Too!' is one of my favorite books that helps me do just that. I recommend it to parents and teachers alike."

The following excerpt of the book includes all too familiar situations when children are made fun of:

"Toco the Toucan he had a bad day
How the other birds teased him
When he hopped at fly play

He flapped his poor wings with all of his might
But no matter his flutter
He could not take flight..."

A complete 15-page preview of Toco’s tale is available online.

"I grew up getting picked on like everyone else and was fortunate to have a loving, supportive mother who helped me get through it," says Kevin Grossman, the story’s author. "Years later, after I met my artist friend Jerry Tanner and experienced his vivid and imaginative toucan artwork for the first time, it inspired me to write Toco’s story for anyone who’s ever doubted their self-worth."

The new children’s book is a perfect balance of visually stunning artwork and playful prose for all ages. "You Can Do What A Toucan Can Do Too! If Toco Can So Can You" can be ordered online at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/109053 just in time for the holidays.

About Jerry Tanner (The Toucan King) and Kevin Grossman (The Writer)

Jerry Tanner has been interested in art since he was a kid. His formal art studies started in high school and he received his bachelor’s degree in graphic communication from San Diego State University. He has been active in the creative field for more than 30 years and his most recent art exhibits include Santa Cruz Open Studios in October 2006 and 2007. Jerry is a lead graphic designer and illustrator at Harding Marketing.

Kevin Grossman is a published writer who met his first toucan in Costa Rica in 1998. He enjoys reading, music, drumming, hiking, and travel. He received his BA in psychology from San Jose State University. Kevin is the COO at HRmarketer.com, the no. 1 marketing and PR firm for the human resource marketplace.

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