Willie The Weed: An Inspiring Children's Book About Diversity, Inclusion, Perseverance, and Belonging (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781736389102)

From Emmy Award-winning writer and singer-songwriter Erick Baker comes a contagiously optimistic tale that reminds us: "WE ALL BELONG."

Willie is a brave little weed, who has a big problem...Bob, the buffalo-like brute behind the grand scheme to cut Willie down. Will he escape the bruiser that is hot on his tail? As Willie takes on Bob and his crew of outrageous characters, an unlikely friendship begins to take root that proves: "Beneath these flowers and leaves we're more alike than you think. Together we can help each other grow."

Sharing a positive message of acceptance, courage, resilience, and hope, Willie The Weed reminds young readers (and grown-up readers too) that when we plant a little kindness, a lot of beautiful things can grow.

Along with its dancing rhythms and lighthearted lyrical rhymes, the contagious optimism of this story is vibrantly captured in the whimsical illustrations by Tristan Napotnik. You and your little ones will love sharing this fun read-aloud again and again. Each time, you'll find something new that will inspire you to:

- Sow seeds of kindness and compassion

- Cultivate courage and perseverance

- Nurture acceptance and empathy

- Grow diversity, inclusion, and equality

- Spread hope, unity, and love

Highly recommended for kids, grandkids, and grownup kids too, this heartfelt picture book is perfect for:

- Fans of Shel Silverstein, Dr. Seuss, and Mo Willems

- Bedtime stories for children

- Holiday, birthday, and baby shower gifts

- Parents, teachers, classrooms, and libraries

We are all searching for a sense of belonging, and there are times when we all feel like a weed in a flowerbed full of daffodils. Rooted in the belief that we are all born to reach for the sun, Willie the Weed reminds us that: "What matters most in the end, is deep down within. True beauty is on the inside!"

So, come on in and come along, cause inside these pages #WeAllBelong