New picture book focuses on Mexican culture and the values of perseverance, love, hope and optimism
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Although his career is in law, author Bob Schuck's favorite role is being a father; a role that prepared him to write his new children's book, "The Miracle of the Ugly Little Sweater."
Rooted in Mexican culture, the book follows a poor young girl in Mexico, named Maria. Maria makes a sweater and sells it for money for her family to immigrate to America. The sweater was sold to a grandmother for her spoiled granddaughter in America, who rejects and donates it to the thrift store, leaving the "ugly, little sweater" discouraged as she sits on a hanger for many days.
"I wrote the story from the sweater's perspective," Schuck said. "Feeling unwanted, she begins to lose hope, until a group of ladies purchase the little sweater as a gift to a group of children at their church. One of these children is Maria, now an immigrant in America."
In a full-circle moment, the sweater is reunited with her creator. Schuck uses this moment as a gentle reassurance to his readers that those who love them and display unwavering support are the ones who are our truest refuge.
"We all add value to this life," Schuck said. "Our safest place isn't a destination, but a feeling, nestled within the hearts of those who love us most; who do not judge, but embrace the most authentic version of ourselves."
"The Miracle of the Ugly Little Sweater"
By Bob Schuck
ISBN: 9781665734028 (softcover); 9781665734035 (hardcover); 9781665734011(electronic)
Available at Archway Publishing, Amazon and Barnes and Noble
About the author
Bob Schuck says this story came to him in a dream. Schuck's compassionate nature finds its voice in this timely, yet timeless tale of redemption. Although he has practiced law for many years, Schuck says that being a dad is what prepared him to tell this heartwarming story that children will want their parents to read to them again and again. This is Schuck's first children's book. He is a practicing attorney in Findlay, Ohio. To learn more, please visit https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/842663-the-miracle-of-the-ugly-little-sweater.
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