The Lone Bird Book By Dianna L. Grayer

The Lone Bird...

What would you do if you wanted to play with somebody who told you to get lost? This is exactly what happens to the Lone Bird, but she doesn't sit down, cry, and fall apart. She finds her own friends and her own way in the world!

Dianna L. Grayer Ph.D. has written a lovely children's book about choice, self-acceptance, confidence, and hope. The Lone Bird is about a sweet and innocent bird who is treated meanly by her peers and she's hurt and confused by their behavior. On her quest to understand, she cheers up when she hears a voice from the sky who supports her in her choice not to follow the mean birds. Ultimately, the Lone Bird meets birds that are friendly like her.

The Lone Bird is a story we all can relate to. We've all had people be unkind to us. Because the children feel empathy and compassion for the Lone Bird, the book offers youngsters the opportunity to explore these issues and concerns with your guidance. In the back of the book there are 33 questions for you to discuss with them. It's a therapeutic tool to help parents and teachers engage with children. They will learn how the child is affected by the story and how it parallels their lives. This way they can learn about their children's thoughts and feelings, fears and joys, and when they're hurt or scared or having a problem with their peers or others.

This book will appeal to children up to 8 years old, but it can be a tool to use with all children because of the messages and lessons. As a psychotherapist, Dianna refers to it with her young adults and older adult clients. They can see another way, and even though being at that crossroad might feel scary and isolating, making a choice of self-acceptance and respect for themselves is always the better outcome in the long run.

Dianna L. Grayer is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in private practice in Downtown Petaluma. She recently graduated from Meridian University earning her Ph.D. in Psychology where she is now teaching. If you would like to set up a reading in your classroom or after-school program, please contact Dr. Grayer using the youtube Sebastopol Channel contact link.

The Lone Bird can also be purchased from Create Space at www.createspace.com/3460426.

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[jeanniejt]

A beautiful, uplifting story for all ages. Thank you Dianna!

[yeskatboxxx]

This is a beautiful story, Dianna! I'm so proud of you!

[frances1954]

Dianna, This is just lovely! Congratulations again. I'm buying one for my neighbors kids. with love, frances

[lilithrogers1]

A lovely Christmas present from you and Sheridan, Diana. Thanks so much. I'm here in LA with my daughter and family. Will share this video with my grandsons--8 and 5. They'll love it, too.

Happy New Year. And much success with your book. Lilith

[CCGonsalves04]

The Lone Bird is a heart warming, empowering story! We loved seeing and hearing Diana read her book, and hear about how she came up with the story. This is a great video combining Diana and the pictures from the book. Cesaria says "This is cool because Diana is on the computer, in our home!"- Caroline, Cesaria and Antonio

[6153pami]

Wonderfully done by all! love Peggy

[SmooveDApostrophe]

Great Job by the entire team Auntie! Looking forward to picking the book up today. A great story about focusing on the positive! -Dee