Life Lessons From Tom Taber

by Michael Kayes

With his heart pounding, Tom Taber slowly stood up and put his feet on the very edge of the dock. His eyes were focused on the diving platform which still looked to him to be a very long way away. Learning has never been more fun in Michael Kayes’s delightful new children’s book, Life Lessons from Tom Taber . Perfect for young children who are just discovering the magic of reading, this colorful volume is filled with four short stories featuring the one and only Tom Taber! In “Tom Taber and the Long Distance Swim,” seven-year-old Tom learns the importance of self-confidence as he attempts to overcome his fear of learning to swim. “Tom Taber and His Top-of-the-Line Bicycle” demonstrates the importance of sharing and the meaning of true friendship. The grueling wait for Christmas is the subject of “Tom Taber and the Week that Took Forever,” while “Tom Taber and All It Takes is Practice” finds the young boy working hard for success in a game he loves. Through it all, Tom learns valuable life lessons that parents and grandparents alike can share with the children in their lives.

34 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2014

About the author

Michael Kayes is the author of 14 books including the genres of economics, spirituality, sports, novels and children's. His books can be viewed here on Goodreads, Bookbub, on his author’s site – www.kayesbooks.com - and Amazon.

Kayes blogs weekly on a variety of topics including leadership, character development and culture.

Kayes worked in the investment business from 1983 - 2022, having founded Willingdon Wealth Management in 2003. Willingdon was acquired by Exencial Wealth Advisors in 2020.

He has been actively involved in youth sports in the community, including co-founding Stewards of the Game, and serving as the Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at the Community School of Davidson for six years.

Kayes is currently a masters track athlete and was the national champion in the decathlon in his age group in 2017. He also serves as the Varsity Head Basketball Coach at Liberty Prep Christian Academy.