Buddy Booby's Birthmark (Paperback)

The first children's book of its kind created by a child with a facial port wine stain; based on real-life experiences. Buddy Booby's Birthmark features an inspirational foreword by Hannah Storm, award winning television journalist, author, and CBS News' The Early Show anchor. Join a colorful cast of Galapagos Island creatures as they learn some valuable life lessons about tolerance, self-acceptance, sensitivity, and perfection, from a most unlikely character--a red-footed booby bird with a birthmark! When a magical Galapagos sea hawk grants the booby bird a wish, everyone's sure he'll want his birthmark removed. But will he? Would YOU? Readers might be surprised! This creative story also teaches readers about the Galapagos Islands and its unique animal inhabitants! A portion of the proceeds from every sale of this book will go to The Vascular Birthmark Foundation. Click here to learn more about this inspirational children4s book. Here's What People Are Saying About Buddy Booby's Birthmark: "This book is incredible.a wonderful resource for children and parents.For children, it emphasizes the importance of gaining acceptance.For the parents, it is a great aid in explaining and demonstrating how to help their child to know their personality is their most important gift to others. A book like this one is long overdue. Every parent of a child with a birthmark should consider buying this book." -Dr. Milton Waner, Vascular and Birthmarks Institute of NY "Buddy Booby's Birthmark is the most wonderful children's story I have ever read that explains an initial response not only to a birthmark, but also to any birth defect. While this book raises awareness about vascular birthmarks, it alsoraises a consciousness about accepting each other for our uniqueness. This book should be in every school in the country and in every doctor's office, as well..it is a gift to every person born with a birthmark." -Linda Rozell-Shannon, President/Founder, Vascular Birthmarks Foundation