With TIPPIE, everyday is an "ADVENTURE."
In this delightful tale, Tippie illustrates the power of friendship.
Cleo the pony, saves Molsen the pig from the evil villagers, which shows one man even the smallest acts of kindness demonstrate that love has no bounds.
This story is based around true events.
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This story showcases the importance of accepting the unique gifts and special abilities of others. When Cleo discovers a little pig who is being bullied, she bravely steps in to help. Throughout this tale, we learn that love and friendship are some of the most magical gifts of all, and they can inspire a big change in our communities even if it's the smallest act.
With TIPPIE, everyday is an "ADVENTURE."
In this delightful tale, Tippie illustrates the power of friendship.
Cleo the pony, saves Molsen the pig from the evil villagers, which shows one man even the smallest acts of kindness demonstrate that love has no bounds.
This story is based around true events.
Read more inside...
This story showcases the importance of accepting the unique gifts and special abilities of others. When Cleo discovers a little pig who is being bullied, she bravely steps in to help. Throughout this tale, we learn that love and friendship are some of the most magical gifts of all, and they can inspire a big change in our communities even if it's the smallest act.
Life would be sweet if we could all get along.
Bullying is a huge problem and is not restricted to one gender, race, color, age group, etc. Those bullied face emotional distress and physical harm. It damages our ability to trust, feel loved, or accepted. It can cause victims to shy away from school, activities, parties, and (often) the world. Cleo & Molsen: The Pony, The Pig, and The Power of Friendship focuses on the effects of bullying and the power of doing what's right.
Molsen was not your typical pink pig. His brown and white skin made him the target of a mob of villagers. It's shameful, but the same reasoning happens every day across the globe. In this picture book, bullies joined together to poke the small pig with pointy sticks, yell at him, and threaten him with a shovel. They found enjoyment in making Molsen quake with fear. Molsen didn't dare stand up to the mob, and I don't blame him. He was outnumbered, smaller than them, and they were wielding weapons. Luckily for Molsen, Cleo was nearby and galloped to the pig's rescue.
Cleo did not raise a hoof towards any tormentor, but the beautiful, speckled horse did wrap their tail around one villager's body, lifting them off the ground. The turn of events allowed the villager to feel a small fraction of the fear Molsen experienced, thanks to him and the others. The bully saw the error of his ways and asked for forgiveness, which led to a happily ever after.
No child is born a bully; therefore, we must model acceptance and kindness to our children, starting at a very young age. That way, our children grow up accepting others for who they are, how they look, where they come from, and so on.
As with Nyx's other literary works, the illustrations are bright and beautiful. Plus, she included real-life pictures of Cleo and Molsen, which looked almost identical to their cartoon counterparts. Well done!
Our world needs more love and unity, so I recommend sharing Cleo & Molsen: The Pony, The Pig, and The Power of Friendship with children 2 years and older. Use this book as a resource to teach the difference between good and bad behavior, the importance of acceptance, and doing what's right!