The Princess Panda Tea Party by Jewel Kats
An enchanting story which shows girls that grace and courage come from withinMichelle, age eight, has cerebral palsy and lives at an all-girls orphanage. She is often openly mocked by the other girls because of her need to use a walker for mobility. One day, she spends her hard-earned change for a toy stuffed panda at the local Salvation Army store. When opportunity strikes for the orphanage girls to compete, in manners and deportment, for the privilege of tea with the Queen of England, Michelle's enchanted panda comes to life and her world will never be the same Readers of this story will
All children deserve a story they can picture themselves in, and the Princess Panda Tea Party is that story. This is not only a fairy tale for those with Cerebral Palsy, but also a reminder that everyone, regardless of ability, can harness their own amazing powers.
--Lindsey Wiltse, Communications and Program Coordinator, Children's Neurobiological Solutions In this moving and modern twist on an old fairytale, Jewel Kats takes us on a journey of endurance, acceptance, and strength. Putting her disability aside, Michelle finds a way to shine in an inspiring way.
--Shaila Abdullah, author of My Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy The Princess Panda Tea Party weaves together the emotional pain of children faced with being different and the magical hopefulness of finding a way to step outside one's physical limitations and soar as a person. A good read for adults and children regardless of their position in life.
Rick Ritter, MSW, author of Coping with Physical Loss and Disability Learn more at www.JewelKats.com
Book #4 in the Fairy Ability Tales Series at Loving Healing Press
Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Special Needs
Kats, Jewel: - Jewel Kats, 32, is an award-winning writer. She's also one tough cookie. At the age of nine, Jewel endured a car accident. Her physical abilities altered forever. She spent weeks in the Hospital for Sick Children recovering, has survived eight leg surgeries, and currently walks with a cane. (Note: It's fashionably handpainted!) Nothing stops Jewel. For six years, she penned a syndicated teen advice column for Scripps-Howard News Service and TorStar Syndication Services. Jewel has earned $20,000 in scholarships from Global Television Network and Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. She's penned three children's books, including: Reena's Bollywood Dream and What Do You Use to Help Your Body? This fairytale took her five years to write. It's just that special! Jewel is now working on a movie screenplay. She calls Toronto home. Please visit her website at: www.jewelkats.com About the Illustrator Richa Kinra is the internationally published illustrator of several children's books, adult fiction books and spiritual poems. Her books include titles as Fuzzball goes to the Mall, Emilie is...Princess for a day, Debra Meets Her Best Friend In Kindergarten, Annabelle's Secret, Reena's Bollywood Dream, and others. She lives in India with her family, and says she received a lot of encouragement from her parents and friends who saw her artistic talent. Her hand painted works are primarily in watercolors, acrylic and oils, sometimes incorporating colored pencil, dry colors, pen & ink and/or collage.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781615992201 |
| ISBN 10 | 1615992200 |
| Title | The Princess Panda Tea Party |
| Author | Jewel Kats |
| Series | Fairy Ability Tales |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Loving Healing Press |
| Year published | 2014-05-24 |
| Number of pages | 52 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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