The Broken Smile
A powerful picture book about a brave young girl who was born with a cleft lip. She discovers the power of her broken smile. She learns that her smile is powerful enough to make another person feel happy and better about themselves. If you want to find this special power, you must read the book! The Broken Smile was inspired by Gulmakai’s granddaughter, who was born four years ago. She has endured many hardships due to some health issues she had. She was born prematurely with a cleft lip, gum, and palate. A life lesson she has taught her was no matter what hardship you face in life, you can still give back to others, even if it is with a broken smile. Now, she wants to share with the world how to be courageous in the battles and trials they face in life, through her new book.
Touched by a Butterfly
A flower bud needs to bloom into a flower, but it needs its friend, the caterpillar’s help. The caterpillar is sleeping in its cocoon. Will the caterpillar ever come out on time to help its friend blossom? You must read to find out!
A child’s life cycle is like a flower by taking their roots on earth, sprouting, blooming, living through trials of life. A child needs a caring mentor to guide them on their life’s journey. A graceful mentor can help a child flourish in life.
THE GOODNESS SOUP
In this children’s book, the author, Gulmakai Popal Saleh, teaches how to practice good morals in a delightful way – through storytelling! This helps children to develop high moral character and responsibility for their behavior at a young age.
How would it feel to live in a town where everyone gets along? Does a town like that exist? Well, it does in this book, the Town of Respect. In this town, there lives a family of six. The parents fall sick after a long night of helping their neighbors, their four children must act fast to help their parents get well! They decide to cook “The Goodness Soup.”
Want to know the secret recipe? You have to read on to find out…
Princess Diversity & the Golden Rule
Princess Diversity, a girl like no other. She is caring, brave, and unique in more ways than one. She is here to spread love and unity by teaching children,
“The Golden Rule.”
Princess Diversity will do anything to stop hatred and bullying. Even if that means standing up to the kids in her school when she finds out a friend has been bullied. Can she get the message of the Golden Rule across to the kids who have a habit of bullying?
You must read to find out and see just how Princess Diversity takes action!
“This is a wonderful book about a girl named Princess Diversity…she and another classmate are being picked on in class because they are different, but Princess Diversity stands up for them both because she remembers the Golden Rule, and she changes the mind of all the other students by reminding them that she and everybody else are all different in their own way, but we’re all one big family and each person is a precious jewel! This book is a great lesson and example of the simple idea of living by the Golden Rule, treating others the way we want to be treated, and it was written as a universal message that can be shared with everyone…great illustrations too! I also loved the final page of the book which has some simple ideas, both for children and adults, on ways to “kick hate out of this world”!
-Trevor Stevens
“A book for current times…. More than ever, we need to instill tolerance in our children. The world is much smaller now, with the internet, and we need to teach our children to love one another, to respect other people of different origins, those with different religions and those with disabilities. Great tool to help families and teachers in this much needed lesson.” -Dana Winsey Mohamed
“A wonderful read to spread a positive image, and self-esteem. The characters look real and easy to relate to. More books should be focused on how to spread the right message of tolerance towards differences! Highly recommended.”
– Zaibunnisa Tanvir
“A fabulous story which can help children overcome racism and bigotry whether they are the victims or the perpetrators. I would recommend it for anyone with young children.”
-Sandra Kece
“This is a beautifully written book which I recommend teachers read to their grade school students. I myself am Buying a few more copies to send to my children so they can read it to my grandchildren”.
– Claire Sheerin
“Great book to read with your kids for them to appreciate differences and diversity!!! My kids loved it!” – Khadija
“This is a lovely book that discusses the importance of following the golden rule not just for those of different races/colors, but also for those with disabilities. It is an essential message for all people, children and adults alike, to learn and practice in their daily lives. The illustrator also depicted the scenes very vividly and beautifully.” – NFS
“My niece and nephew really enjoyed this book. The message is very positive and a teaching moment for kids. Much needed book in today’s world. Well written and nice illustrations.”
– Nidda Udin