After repeated efforts with student illustrators, the time came for me to take matters into my own hands. I took on the challenge of illustrating Sebastian, A Story About A Skunk on Skiis. Like Max, The Magical Blue Moose and Busy Barn-a-bee books, colorful illustrations and rhyming words create a story as viewed through the lens of a child. The story includes a winter sport theme, skiing. Unlike Max and Barn-a-bee, with illustrations designed on the computer, Sebastian illustrations were handmade. A mix of pastels and gel pens were used throughout the book. Also included are sketch pages for the young reader to draw his or her own version of Sebastian. The proof of the book is under review and research on which items to include with the book as a character wellness kit are well underway.
Since my last update Max and Barnabee headed to Killington, VT and shared some great views from the Mountain Summit! Winter brought the need to hybernate, while Brain Injury Awareness Month was celebrated during March. Interesting photos of Providence, RI and the statehouse were shared on facebook for those who enjoy remote field trips. They are a big hit at assisted living. The wellness project helped to raise awareness to RI Representatives prior to the session. A visit to New Hampshire before March ended allowed Max to share fun photos from restaurants to the making of a half pipes at Loon Mountain. Cannon Mountain provided amazing steep video and outstanding views. Wellness kits were sent to NY in March and cheered on a special child on a feeding tube.
April has training for a 5k on the agenda. With only two weeks to go, wellness kits are packaged for the first (that I am aware of) family fun day activity at Goddard State Park. The Keep Your Head Up 2 Mile Walk, 5k Run and Kids Run will be held May 5 with activities to raise awareness. See Max's fb page for details.
