Catherine “Cat” Calloway, The First
Introduction
Catherine Calloway was born in the center aisle of an airplane about one mile high in the bright blue sky. This was the beginning of the life of a little girl who refused to do things the normal “expected” way.
Right before this unforgettable incident on the plane Catherine's mother said, “Goodness gracious and my oh my! I never thought my baby would be born in the sky.” After the birth the doctor who fortunately happened to be on the flight said, “that was a first.” It was definitely a first for Catherine's mother too.
She looked down at her new daughter and said, “you started different instead of the same, we'll just have to put 'the first' after your name.”
That is how this remarkable girl became Catherine Calloway, The First. Her friends simply called her Cat. Cat lived a life filled with amazing opportunities, and she took each one to heart. Cat believed in herself. She believed everyone was put here to make a difference in the world, using whatever special talents they had been given. Cat knew she was extraordinary, and she helped others believe they were special too.
That was one of Cat's greatest gifts. If you asked her today, she would probably blush and say, “well everybody . . . that boy there, or that girl over there . . . has some special gift. I guess the difference might be that when I was a little girl, I was told I was special and I believed it. Some people just take longer to start believing in themselves.”
Don't think for a moment that just because Cat knew she was special, and that she was here to make a difference, that her life didn't have lots of ups and downs. Cat just happened to see the beauty in both the highs and the lows. On a rainy day or a sunny day, hot weather or chilly cold . . . Cat could always find something to love and appreciate.
Price: $7.99 + S/H
Order On-line and share it with a friend
Writer's Digest powerful critique of Cat:
“This great little book's main message is to believe in yourself and to help others gain confidence in this belief. What makes Cat different? She was taught from a young age that she was special and that this gift should be shared with others. The message here is very clear, that a dearly loved child is able to share love. This book should be a required manual for all parents who are expecting a child. Being loved and thought special gives a child that solid foundation they need to prosper in a sometimes harsh world. Cat shares her strength with a new girl in school and, in so doing, discovers that this girl is also special and is an exceptionally talented artist. This is a well-written book with great illustrations that add dimension to the story. The reading level is also very age appropriate for the early-reader audience. I think this book is very commercially viable especially in the educational marketplace.”
“David Essel is a genius at awakening your genius with a story. This book is written in the spirit of the Hans Christian Anderson stories and destined to become a classic.” — Mark Victor Hansen, co-author, #1 New York Times Best Selling Chicken Soup Series
“Inspiring. High-energy messages for our precious children.” — Wayne W. Dyer, author of Wisdom of the Ages
“A feel good story giving life, humor, and value to childhood's most important lessons: empathy, compassion, self-confidence and connection. We need a whole series of books like this!” — Kenny & Julia Loggins, songwriter and authors of The Unimaginable Life
“David Essel does what few authors can do . . . inject our hearts with a spirit and passion to become better people. The Real Life Adventures of Catherine “Cat” Calloway, The First is a must read for all families and school systems across the USA!” — Pat Croce, President, Philadelphia 76ers and author of I Feel Great!
“The book has an important message for students of today. The values of acceptance, caring, and giving of one's own time to bring out the inherent talents and gifts of others were evident in the book. Your message to the students that they are all special, and the importance to believe in yourself had an impact on them.” — Sr. Catherine Laboure, Principal, St. Rose of Lima School, Syracuse, New York
“A delightful and very important book. The lesson David so wisely delivers has the power and magic to change children's lives and our world into a better place.” — Barbara Harris, Editor in Chief, Shape Magazine
“This is a children's book that can make a difference — one child at a time — by teaching the importance of reaching out to people. Everyone has a special talent. Many times in helping people discover theirs, we get closer to discovering ours. David Essel has written a book that can inspire a whole generation of children the value of respecting the uniqueness in each other.” — Kathy Smith, Fitness Expert, Author
“This is just a fabulous book about being the new kid on the block. I just recently used it as a lead-in to reading Jerry Spinelli's book Stargirl. I recommend not only your book but Spineli's as well. Both books proved to be very effective in an advanced fifth grade reading group. Thank you for your insights.” — Barbara Chlypavka, Oneida, New York