An inspiring story about believing in a magical Button and, more importantly, about believing in yourself.
When Annelies isn\'t drawing, you can find her in an uncomfortable yoga pose, on a relaxing walk in her cozy village, enjoying a tasty meal, or making fun memories with family and friends..
She hopes that readers will then spread that happiness in their environment.
She loves creating illustrations with a positive and humorous touch, so readers can escape to a different world where everyone feels happy.
Annelies Vandenbosch is a Belgian illustrator who likes to retreat from society with her slightly chaotic head and her drawing materials.
Seeing them transform struggles to successes inspired her to write her first picture book, The Proud Button , about a child discovering what she\'s capable of doing and becoming.
Many of the students she supported in her work had emotional, academic, and physical challenges.
Afterward, she worked as a teacher and eventually as a staff developer and consultant.
She also received a certificate in autism from Penn State University.
Danette graduated with both a bachelor\'s and master\'s degree in education / special education.
As a child, she particularly loved to draw, play music, explore the outdoors, and listen to her grandmother tell stories about the past and sing old songs.
She has two grown daughters who continue to fill her life with love and adventure.
About author(s): Danette Richards grew up in a little town near the mountains in northern Pennsylvania.
With the help of her new button, Isabelle begins to see that making friends isn\'t as scary as it seems.
Her special Button reminds her to be Proud and courageous.
When she gets a new Button from her aunt, she considers it a treasure.
While everyone plays or works together, Isabelle always stands aside.
Isabelle is a shy little girl who loves to play.
For children ages 5 years and up.
An inspiring story about believing in a magical Button and, more importantly, about believing in yourself
