Publisher's Synopsis
"Inch asked herself, out here on her roam, 'Is danger my fear or just the unknown? As Gramps used to say, 'Hey, Fear, take a seat! Unknown becomes known as soon as you meet.''" If you love children's books that are timely, relevant and poignant, "Inch" is just your size!Inch might be a tiny inch worm but her curiosity is colossal. Despite always being told she only needs to know what is right in front of her, Inch knows there is so much more out there. But unless she can suddenly fly, she doesn't know how she is going to get there. Then suddenly...THUD! A tennis shoe gets stuck in the mud and, without Inch realizing it, becomes her ticket to the adventure -- and to the decision-- of a lifetime. Will fear of the unknown prevent her from seeing what is out there or will her curiosity (and 14 legs) lead her to experience amazing new creatures and adventures? "If every inch ahead is now new, why take just one if I can take two?" In a world overshadowed by uncertainty and fear for children and adults alike, a story such as "Why Inch Got a Foot," with its timely messages of looking at the world in someone else's shoe, not fearing what we don't understand, and realizing the more we see the more things there are to love, is crucial. Written in Roecker's signature whimsical, sing-song verse, it is an inspiring story that can be read again and again by the entire family. "'Why Inch Got a Foot' by award-winning writer Ron Roecker is endearing from the very first page..." Prairies Book Review. With Roecker's signature whimsical, sing-song rhyming verse and colorful, engaging illustrations, "Inch" is a heart-warming tale of having the courage to see the world in someone else's shoe. "Ron's clever, inspirational books are just what we need right now." Emmy-winner/Author Leeza Gibbons. Filled with amazing adventures, humor and poignant insights about new experiences, acceptance, love and friendship for the entire family, "Why Inch Got a Foot: Book 2" is the highly anticipated follow-up to Roecker's wildly popular debut "Why Ball Wouldn't Bounce: Book 1. "Ron's delightfully creative books, incredible writing and wonderful illustrations have important messages on their own with a thread of love and acceptance that ties them together." Jodi Murphy, co-founder, Geek Club Books. Both are part of his "6of1 / Half Doz of the Other" Rhyming Book Series, and "Ball"was named to BookAuthority.org's "Best Children's Books of All-Time" and "Best New Children's Books to Read in 2020" Lists. Critics, teachers and kids alike agreed as "Ball" received 5 out of 5 Stars on Amazon, LitPick Reviews, GoodReads, Kindle, Reedsy Discovery and Facebook Reviews.