If you like the idea of unique and fun reading material for the children and grandchildren in your life, maybe for Christmas gifts, “Dale the UniClyde” may be just what you’re looking for!
Dale is featured in the newest book by author, poet and illustrator Byron Von Rosenberg, whose work was previously shared in this column. A poem about a llama led to Byron’s wife giving him a stuffed toy llama, and then to his young daughter’s comment, “I don’t want to kiss a llama!” That has continued to inspire several children’s books, each telling a story in poetry while teaching valuable character lessons.
As his name implies, Dale the UniClyde is a combination of unicorn features and Pegasus-type wings, on a Clydesdale horse body. This leads to some unique challenges, but Dale is blessed by a special friend, Jim the stable boy, who helps him reach his potential; and in return, Jim is blessed by the friendship as well. The book contains two story-poems, “Friendship” and “Courage,” about Dale’s experiences, to help inspire young readers to embrace their own individual personality, to be thankful for encouraging friends in their lives, and to look for opportunities to be such a friend themselves.
As an added bonus, the book contains a couple of “Ivan the Terrier” poems. Based on the Von Rosenbergs’ dog, Ivan makes an appearance in several of Byron’s books, this time with a lesson about mercy.
Stop by Byron Von Rosenberg’s booth in the corner of the Tanger Outlet Mall in Branson, where you can browse the books and a collection of stuffed animals matching the story characters. You can also find the books at Main Street Merchants, 113 W. Main in Branson, or shop the selection and read more of Byron’s story at https://idontwanttokissallama.com.
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