I wrote my newest children’s book, “The Prince Who Was a Piccolo,” decades ago, before the struggle for “identity” was widespread and infiltrated society’s psyche. In those days, if we struggled with who we were it mostly referred to self-esteem or searching for meaning in our lives. Just as I wrote “Hubert in Heaven - a hi-tech angel gets his wings” long before there were hand-held computers and smart phones, the Prince story’s significance as it is revealed today takes on an entirely new dimension which, when first written, was purely a sub-conscious - or prescient - notion.
The Prince Who Was A Piccolo teaches children about self-esteem, asserting independence, attitudes, and being comfortable with their own identity. They will also be informed about different musical instruments and the influence of music on our lives and emotions. There are mystical qualities in the story as it metaphorically touches on meditation, intuition, and spiritual guidance. In a whimsical and colorful way, it also addresses dealing with authority figures, compassion and compromise - and not a little bit of faith in a higher self.
For young children, the story of a Prince being terrible at his musical experiments yet willing to keep on trying until he finds his happiest, most personal “sound,” is a fun reading experience. Yet for parents and teachers it is an opportunity to help them joyfully discover who they are in this world, and that whoever they choose to be they are perfect.

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