As Things Should Be

by Chuck Hawley, Barbara Krantz (Illustrator)

As Things Should Be, is a wonderfully written, and beautifully illustrated collaboration by Author Chuck Hawley and Artist Barbara Weiland-Krantz, about the Covid-19 pandemic crisis and the affects that humans having to shelter inside has had on the animal world. "Let me tell you a story friends, about a time the earth stood still. Sometimes you must get very sick, before you begin to heal."

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 18, 2022

About the author

The Author

Chuck Hawley is a 3 time 'Best Children's Book Award' winner who writes Childrens' Books that have been described as "adult books that children really love to read". As a father and a grandfather, Chuck combines humor and empathy to teach important lessons that he would want his own children and grandchidlren to learn.

One of Chuck's favorite reviews from a young fan said, "You learn to be nice, but the book was so fun, I didn't know I was learning."
An avid supporter of children's mental health, Chuck uses his books to tell children and adults alike that they are are all important, stronger than they know, and always worthy of love.

Chuck's books can be found in homes, classrooms, and therapists and counselors offices in over 20 countries around the world.