“Cooper and Me” Book Giveaway

I was sent a new book by an 11 year old girl and her mom. They describe a child’s view of the first day of school. “Cooper and Me” shows the way kids might feel going to school for the first time. They may be a bit apprehensive. “Cooper and Me” shows a way to get past these little issues.

 Alexa Peters, the 11 year old illustrator, does an excellent job. The pictures are full of life.  The writing is what you would expect from a child. No Shakespearean English here.

 There is a place included  in the back of the book to record your own child’s memories from their first day of school.

About Cooper and Me:

Cooper and Me was illustrated by 11-year-old Alexa Peters and co-written with her mother, Monique Peters.  The idea was inspired by Alexa’s own experiences on her first day of school.  A talented young artist and writer, Alexa wanted to give back to others in a meaningful way through her art.  Starting at a very young age, Alexa created illustrated stories about her daily experiences, and from the pages of her sketchbooks came the idea for her first book, Cooper and Me. 

Through rhythmic verses, Cooper and Me tells the story of a young girl who is nervous as her first day of school approaches.  She is frightened about leaving home and doesn’t want to go without her best friend, her dog Cooper. Fortunately her mother finds the perfect solution to help the little girl overcome her fears – a small replica of her beloved pet she can take to school with her.  In Cooper and Me, the story of a child’s fears about starting school has evolved into a timeless tale about overcoming separation anxiety and trying new things – basic emotions all people experience throughout their lives – but this time, written by a child, for children.

The story behind Cooper and Me also offers an inspiring example of families working together to help others.  In addition to helping young children gain emotional resilience and confidence through their books, Alexa and mom Monique wanted to go beyond that to help less fortunate kids.  Their search for an organization to which they could donate a portion of the proceeds from the Cooper and Me book led to a charitable alliance with the Happy Hearts Fund, founded and run by Petra Nemcova, the supermodel who was directly affected by the tsunami in Thailand. Happy Hearts improves children’s lives through education and sustainable programs in natural disaster areas.

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The generous folks at “Cooper and Me” have offered to give one lucky Texas Kitchen reader a copy of the book of their very own.
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Giveaway Closed Winner Helen K.