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Uplifting and joyful, it's easy to see how children can fall in love with the charming and imaginative personalities who come to life in these timeless original stories created by author and illustrator, Christell A Chapin. Defined by their playfully entertaining tone, her stories are colorful and engaging with special focus on helping children feel loved, valued and appreciated. Much like fables, these little parables promote positive messages and morals which highlight virtues and attitudes, such as gratitude; kindness; charity, individuality and self-esteem. Born in Oakland and raised in rural northern California, Christell has incorporated her own life lessons into intriguing stories which are sure to delight children everywhere with their sweet and lovable characters, detailed in soft but vibrant whimsical illustrations and rich beautiful imagery, mainly in mixed media of watercolors, pen and ink. After being diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, she began to write and taught herself how to paint while undergoing chemotherapy treatments in 2018. Her enchanting stories provide their young audience with fun and creative ways to learn through rhythm of dialog, creating genuine and authentic poetry. Offering advice in rhyme, these little prose picture books are destined to become favorites with children, the world over, as they introduce them to the joys of reading. Uplifting and joyful, it's easy to see how children can fall in love with the charming and imaginative personalities who come to life in these timeless original stories created by author and illustrator, Christell A Chapin. Defined by their playfully entertaining tone, her stories are colorful and engaging with special focus on helping children feel loved, valued and appreciated. Much like fables, these little parables promote positive messages and morals which highlight virtues and attitudes, such as gratitude; kindness; charity, individuality and self-esteem. Born in Oakland and raised in rural northern California, Christell has incorporated her own life lessons into intriguing stories which are sure to delight children everywhere with their sweet and lovable characters, detailed in soft but vibrant whimsical illustrations and rich beautiful imagery, mainly in mixed media of watercolors, pen and ink. After being diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, she began to write and taught herself how to paint while undergoing chemotherapy treatments in 2018. Her enchanting stories provide their young audience with fun and creative ways to learn through rhythm of dialog, creating genuine and authentic poetry. Offering advice in rhyme, these little prose picture books are destined to become favorites with children, the world over, as they introduce them to the joys of reading.
Nicole Tweedy - 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing This book is so beautifully written! Such a beautiful story told by such a beautiful woman. Great for all ages!! Can not recommend this book enough!! Susan - 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book For All Ages This book was so great. My nieces had so much fun with this book. We even made a gingerbread house and decorated it after reading the book. So much fun. Amazon Customer - A sweet story on the importance of family, sharing, and gratitude Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019What an adorable story! Even though it's a child's book, as an adult I still absolutely loved it! Encourages and emphasizes the virtues of generosity and charity. Lovely artwork too. Google Book Review - This is truly the sweetest book ever! Simply precious! This book has become a favorite in our home. We have created new family traditions involving this book. The Gingerbread House is a book the whole family will enjoy.
