Publisher's Synopsis
About the book: Boys are Wonderful: The Feelings and Imagination of a Sensi>ve Barefoot Boy 13: Poetry and Stories for Children includes fun poems for boys and girls who are inspired by the imaginative barefoot boy or girl who lives inside us all. Also included are several short stories.
I'm Going with You
About the story: Richard, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative young boy, lived in a big city with his family. One day, Uncle Tommy, an older teenager, went out to talk with his friends-and Richard wanted to go with him.
Based on a true story that took place in Brooklyn, New York, USA, circa 1974-1975.
What Should Waldo Do? The Case of the Found Loot
About the story: Waldo, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative boy, comes across lost money at a supercenter. What should Waldo do? Should he succumb to peer pressure and do what his friends want him to do? Or should he do what he knows is right? Based on a true story that took place in Tucson, Arizona, USA, circa 2016.
What Should Waldo Do? The Case of the Malfunctioning Vending Machine
About the story: Waldo, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative boy, faces a dilemma when his friend discovers that a soda vending machine at the mall gives free sodas. Should Waldo succumb to peer pressure and do what his friend wants to do? Or should he take a stand and do what is right? Based on a true story that took place in Tucson, Arizona, USA, circa 1992.
About the author: Richard Carlson is an author of children's and coming-of-age books. He is a highly sensitive person, or HSP. You can learn more about him at www.richardcarlson.com.
