Mt. Vernon, WA Author Publishes New Children's Book

My Birdie Buddie, a new book by Joan A. Sandmann, has been released by RoseDog Books.

The story of My Birdie Buddie captures the magical spirit of a child.

The child in the story hears what the adults around him cannot, and he trusts in them and himself enough to share his special ability: He can hear a bird speak to him.

He believes the bird wants to meet him and become his buddy, believing it can happen if he follows his heart. Though he uses a wheelchair and others cannot hear the bird, he knows he has to find a way to reach out and meet this new friend.

About the Author

Joan Sandmann has a BA degree in human services and has worked several years as a patient-care coordinator.

She enjoys interacting with children and is always impressed with their imagination and ability to delight in life. Her many nieces and nephews enjoy her stories in which they are the characters having fun adventures, and they helped inspire her writing.

Ms. Sandmann currently lives in Mount Vernon, Washington, with her husband, daughter and grandson. Her grandson has severe disabilities, and she and her husband care for him while their daughter works. Through attending multiple therapies with her grandson, she has seen firsthand the delightful personalities of these little ones whose bodies give them extra challenges but whose spirits soar mightily.

My Birdie Buddy is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $16.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-8369-5. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information or to request a review copy, please visit our virtual pressroom at www.rosedog.com/pressroom or our online bookstore at www.rosedogbookstore.com.