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Once again Ann Ramsey creates her own distinctive brand of magical realism through digital imaging in
Just Be You. Honey, the Cocker Spaniel, is the star of this quest for self esteem. She is surrounded by ducks, so naturally she tries very hard to be a duck. One day she looks in the mirror and sees someone very different. She begins to explore what makes her unique.
Ramsey weaves the story into the enchanting illustrations with her trademark poetic charm and grace. The result is a timeless fable for all ages.
Readers young and old alike will delight as Honey leaps off the page and grabs hold of their hearts. What a face! What a range of emotions! What an actress! Honey definitely has a future on the big screen. Join in this adorable pup's crusade. Prepare to fall in love. I hope this is the start of many more Honey adventures to come.
Copyright © 2008 by Peggy Tibbetts
http://advicefromacaterpillar.wordpress.com/2008/03/
Author Biography
Ann Louise Ramsey lives in Western Colorado with Honey, her Cocker Spaniel, fulfilling her dreams of writing, illustrating and publishing children's picture books, in addition to creatingHappy Dog Artgreeting cards andAnn's Animal Artistryand playing her fiddle at local Contra dances and jam sessions.
A poetic parable about self-realization, Ramsey's first book,Me, the Treefollows the birth of a pine tree as a little pine cone with deep blue eyes embarks on a fanciful journey from seedling to adulthood. The story of believing in oneself comes to life through the book's illustrations. Enchanting photographic images, digitally created, capture nature's beauty and gently simplicity.
Inspired by her love for Honey, her Cocker Spaniel, Ramsey's second book,Just Be You,features Honey on a journey of self-discovery, from trying to be like the "others" to finding joy in just being herself. This visually delightful story reminds us of the importance in loving and honoring ourselves, and is illustrated with Ramsey's own distinctive brand of magical realism, showcasing her talent as a photographer and imaginative work in Photoshop.
Currently, she is working on a sequel to Just Be You starring Honey. Ann Louise Ramsey and Honey have made numerous library and school visits in Colorado, inspiring creativity in others with book readings and sharing her creative ideas on computer graphics, writing and publishing.
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