It's Okay, Bud: How a Flower Pot Shared His Feelings

by Tanner Lee, Tanner Lee (Editor), Tanner Lee (Illustrator)

Overview

"It's Okay, Bud: How a Flower Pot Shared His Feelings" is a heartwarming tale about a special little flower pot named Bud. Bud always wore a smile on his face, but deep down, he was struggling with his own emotions. As Bud's flower began to wilt, he realized that hiding his sadness only made things worse.Throughout the story, Bud learns the importance of expressing his feelings and seeking support from friends like Lily. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of Bud's emotional journey, teaching young readers the value of emotional honesty and mental well-being.Join Bud as he discovers that it's okay to not always be okay and that sharing our feelings can lead to growth, healing, and happiness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798881158231
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	03/25/2024
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

I was born and raised in eastern Iowa, right along the Mississippi River. As a kid, sports and drawing took up most of time. If I wasn't kicking, shooting, or throwing a ball, I was doodling in classes and drawing characters instead of doing my homework. Most of my teachers saw that, but respectfully encouraged my drawing regardless and always pushed me to spend time on art.

My teenage years were about the same. Sports, drawing, and now guitar lessons thrown in the mix. Equally pursuing each activity, I began to gain a better grasp on what it was I wanted to do when I "grow up".

?College for me was a little different than the normal sports, drawing, and music. I was no longer pursuing sports (I was a good athlete, but not good enough to make a collegiate team and I knew that going into college). My art had taken a backseat when college work and real work was at the forefront. But my music was one thing that began to grow in spite of the short-lived absences of my other passions. I majored in marketing in college, and actually never took a graphic design class during that period. But little did I know that down the road my life would be consumed by learning every aspect of graphic design and aesthetics.

?Fast forward several years, music was my strong passion and consumed most of time. Whether it was performing live shows, recording tracks, or practicing with bandmates, music had a strong hold on me. That was how I met my now wife, Jaelyn. She was in a band that her father led, and he asked me to join them. I said yes, and.... well.... the rest is history! Jaelyn and I got married in the summer of 2022 and still pursue our music today (she is way better than me and can sing the socks off of you).

However, they loved my sketches and designs, and I figured if I was going to make a go at this graphic design career, I should go out and get some equipment. And that is just what I did! I then expanded my reach into creating fun and interactive children’s novels with my experience in the graphic field. When I was a child, I can always remember the wacky, exciting, and unforgettable books that filled my shelves. My main goal is to bring that sense of being into the lives of the youth today, and to create fun and positive stories, illustrations, poetry, and literature that will be remembered for a lifetime with parents and their children!