A Children's Book With a Positive Message About the Environment

Baby Lauren and Theodore is a heartwarming story of friendship, love, loss, and renewed hope that teaches on multiple levels. Children delight in this tale, which is told in a simple, kid-friendly manner to make presented concepts easy to understand. Based in part on true life events, this book is used in family therapy sessions to help educate children about overcoming obstacles. Humorous anecdotes in the story are sure to make the reader’s inner child smile.

Placed on the Recommended Reading List for the nonprofit public benefit organization United Through Reading, educators and librarians enjoy Baby Lauren and Theodore. This eco-friendly story is perfect for use in conjunction with lesson plans on trees, the environment, Earth Day, green projects, or anyone simply wishing to instill a love for nature. Colorful illustrations are set in peaceful hues of blue and green on quality, recycled paper. Baby Lauren and Theodore  has passed lead testing and meets California teaching standards for first grade science.

"In her literary debut, author Deborah Sherrell has triumphed. She has crafted a touching love story, full of innocence and heart, mystery and tragedy, and one walloping twist that will certainly have readers talking. She has done all of this in a children's book...."

"...But like all good children's books, there is more to it than meets the child's eye. There's something there for the young reader's mind, heart and soul. If you love a child and would like to encourage that child to love nature, this is an excellent reader to buy."

Belma Johnson
HGTV host