Just Be You
Reviews
Once again Ann Louise Ramsey creates her own distinctive brand of magical realism through digital imaging in Just Be You. Honey, the Cocker Spaniel, is the star of this quest for self esteem. She is surrounded by ducks, so naturally she tries very hard to be a duck. One day she looks in the mirror and sees someone very different. She begins to explore what makes her unique.
Ramsey weaves the story into the enchanting illustrations with her trademark poetic charm and grace. The result is a timeless fable for all ages.
Readers young and old alike will delight as Honey leaps off the page and grabs hold of their hearts. What a face! What a range of emotions! What an actress! Honey definitely has a future on the big screen. Join in this adorable pup's crusade. Prepare to fall in love. I hope this is the start of many more Honey adventures to come.
Peggy Tibbetts, Copyright ©2008
Bookideas.com and Midwest Book Review
http://advicefromacaterpillar.wordpress.com/2008/03/
Oh Ann, I can't tell you how delighted I am with the book (Just Be You), Delaney (my granddaughter) is going to absolutely love it. Honey is such a beautiful cocker and her expressions make one feel so happy. I am so glad I found you.
Anyway, I'd love to be able to help you anyway possible to get these books out to children - it is such a good message Honey gives, can't tell you how it made me smile:) Now days kids need all the encouragement they can get not to be a "duck" if you will. Absolutely positively love it.
Now I'm going to try to save for a drawing of Rudy, my Cavalier - you do such beautiful work.
(www.annsanimalartistry.com)
I'll be in touch - and thanks again Ann, it's so nice to meet you!
Pam
Greenbank, WA
February 14, 2011
For the Cocker fans out there, here's a great new book. A Cocker Spaniel that has been told by "others" that she is really a duck! Sounds so cute and fun...hot off the presses, first edition, author signed!
"Just Be You" - Inspiring New Children's Picture Book by Colorado Author Ann Louise Ramsey.
"A delightful journey of self-discovery" featuring a Cocker Spaniel named Honey.
Great for all ages! Available April 1st. $19.95 / Reserve your signed copy now at:
www.justbeyoubook.com
Cheryl
Leesburg, VA
March 25, 2008
Zim Family Cocker Spaniel Forum
www.zimfamilycockers.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25182
I bought 4 of these books (Just Be You) - one for me, one for each of my 2 nieces, and one for my mom's 3rd grade class. They are wonderful! My 8 year old niece (who is not interested in reading in the least bit) shared it with her class a few weeks ago. My mom has read it to her class and it's been passed around the school! My mom keeps asking if I could talk Ann and Honey into visiting the class. I can't say enough good things about Ann's work!
Kell
Souix Falls, SD
October 8, 2008
Zim Family Cocker Spaniel Forum
www.zimfamilycockers.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31611&p=424302#p424302
I agree with Kell we love the book. I have one for my daughter and one for my niece. It's funny, whenever we are on the forum and Izzie sees new pictures of Honey she knows it is the doggy in the book. How cute is that. Can't wait for the next one Ann.
Sara
Huntley, IL
October 8, 2008
Zim Family Cocker Spaniel Forum
www.zimfamilycockers.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31611&p=424302#p424302
Dear Ann,
We got our book (Just Be You) and we love it! The pictures of Honey are darling. It will make a great Christmas gift for the grandkids.
Lisa
West Jordan, UT
October 12, 2008
Zim Family Cocker Spaniel Forum
www.zimfamilycockers.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31611&p=424302#p424302
