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Book Information
Willie’s Gift
Written by Clairmarie H. Field Illustrated by Maggie Sullivan Ages: 5-7 | 20 Pages Publisher: Mascot Kids (2025) | ISBN: 979-8891383289 Publisher’s Book Summary: Willie is a silky-beige and rust-colored Yorkshire terrier puppy with one problem. He was born with exceptionally large ears. He knows that he does not look like other puppies in his dog training classroom, and he feels a little strange. How will he learn to accept himself? In Willie’s Gift, read how Willie discovers the perfect solution while learning something very important about himself in the process. Author Interview With Clairmarie Field
Where did you get the inspiration for Willie's Gift?
I was inspired to write Willie‘s Gift while working with my therapy dog, Willie, as we visited a retirement nursing home. The residents were so appreciative and looked forward to Willie’s visits. I decided to weave Willie’s dilemma about his ears into a story as a means to teach children a lesson about learning to accept ourselves, as well as to respect others and ourselves. What was your writing process like for this book? The book was enjoyable to write because I had the main character Willie right in front of me. He is my pet who I trained as a therapy dog to visit people in need of comfort. Children love to read animal tales so the plot revolved around Willie who had his own lack of confidence because of the size of his ears. As the story evolves, he learns that his ears have made him a good listener, and he becomes a confident therapy dog. What is your favorite part about writing books for kids? My favorite part about writing for kids is observing a situation in life that would make a great children’s book. Raising a family of eight children sparks many ideas for stories. Being a teacher, if I can spot a strong storyline that allows for a good lesson learned I am ready to write. What are you working on now? I am in the early stages of a book about Willie‘s sister Dolly. It will be a tale of a lesson learned the hard way by an energetic pup. What is your favorite book? My favorite book is “Owl Moon”. This story of children and nature is a classic that I have read many nights for a bedtime story. Giveaway
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