I can't begin to express what a sweet, stirring feeling I have within me looking at the bound book on my table. The book with its beautifully illustrated cover is a dream realized. Not my own, but my friend's. It is Kimberlee Gard's first published book: "The Little i Who Lost His Dot".
The critique group that we belong to is rejoicing with her and feeling blessed by her gratitude for our contributions. The idea and the words in the book are Kimberlee's. But each of us can also see suggestions here or there realized on those printed pages, which humble me. And I can glimpse a future where, with hopes and prayers, each of us will have the joy of holding our own books with each other's suggestions recognized on the printed pages.
Wow! My critique buddy has a published book! I can't even imagine her elation, because my own is high!
So my praise does not come off as some sort of conceit merely because we're in the same group, here are links to discover what a wonderful story and concept Kimberlee Gard has created.
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Who-Lost-His-Language/dp/1641700165/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536938394&sr=8-1&keywords=the+little+i+who+lost+his+dot
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38643540-the-little-i-who-lost-his-dot?ac=1&from_search=true#other_reviews
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kimberlee-gard/the-little-i-who-lost-his-dot/
I can't imagine the joy Kimberlee must be feeling over this success. Her book is so precious. I remember when she posted it to our critique group, and we offered our thoughts and praise. And here it is...a completed, beautifully-illustrated book we can hold in our hands.
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