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Sister Butterfly is an illustrated story with songs: About Inclusion, Belonging, and Compassion. Carla approaches a favorite corner of the garden where she feels safe and happy. Her vigilant brother knows that Carla can create beautiful fantasies as she twirls around and round to music only she can hear, engaged in quiet conversation with the small creatures and her favorite flowers. Sister Butterfly is a loving and compassionate portrayal of how to find connection with those who may think or communicate differently. Sister Butterfly, depicts a beautiful child, who is a gift to her sibling, family, and community. Even though her abilities seem different, she speaks volumes to those who listen and understand. The verse sings with joy as vibrant illustrations pop with color, drawing the reader inside this world of love. Siblings and friends will see the true beauty of knowing a child with Down syndrome, or any other disability in a new way.

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Sister Butterfly Endorsements: Tiffany Pulcino, MD, MPH medical director of the University of Rochester Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Director Complex Care Center, New York; Elaine Butler, Librarian at Support for Families of Children with Disabilities (SFCD), San Francisco, California; Ruth Metz, Former Deputy Director of the Multnomah County Public Library, Portland, Oregon; Beth C. Porter, Executive Director of Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Petaluma, California; Janis Wisherop, RN, Professor at College of San Mateo, California and mom to Katie (Noonan's Syndrome) and Molly, her sister; Julie Payne-Neward, President & Co-Founder, California Sibs, The California Chapter of Sibling Leadership Network; Diane Hobaugh, MA Parent of a child with Down syndrome, Educator, Co-Founder/Board President of Down Syndrome Association North Bay, Santa Rosa California; Victoria Long, Principal of North County Consortium, Windsor Unified School District, California; Dixie S. Porter, Retired Editor, world traveler, Sonoma County Realtor, Rio Vista, California

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"Encouraged by reviews of their first self published children's book, On The Luck Of An Irish Sailor, plus a Moonbeam Gold Medal Award, author Mike Mirabella and his wife Pam have decided to publish a children's book series called The Carla Stories, inspired by the amazing life accomplishments of their now-deceased Down's syndrome child. The text of Sister Butterfly mirrors the song lyrics that Mike wrote years ago when Carla was just three years of age. Sister Butterfly is beautifully illustrated by artist Amy O'Hanlon and is now available online and in book stores.The Recordings: Sister Butterfly mirrors Mike's song lyrics written long ago, including notated music and a text that holds to the themes of inclusion, belonging and compassion. In addition, a surprise bonus song, ""I Am So Like You"" has been included, penned by Mike with his friend Lenny Lipton (Puff The Magic Dragon). The second book of The Carla Stories is entitled I Used To Be Shy, co-written with Lenny Lipton and is scheduled for completion in 2021.All recordings, blogs and order forms can be found on our website: MirabellaBooksWithSongs.comAs a retired public school teacher living with his wife Pam in the East Bay, Mike still writes poetry, blogs, composes music and publishes children's books. Pam is a former elected public official who served on the Contra County School Board for 28 years. She continues to champion causes that promote the passage of laws that better protect the civil rights for our disabled citizens. Both Mike and Pam are available to perform their songs and speak publically at special events. They bring a message of hope for families of intellectually and physically challenged children.To learn more about Mike and Pam's vision and message of hope, please go to the Website: MirabellaBooksWithSongs.com."

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