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ANDREW FAIRCHILD (born 1974) recently released his second children’s picture book Rose and Her Amazing Nose which sends a positive message to readers, ages 5 – 10, that being different can truly be amazing. His first children’s book Bali and Blu: Friends of a Different Color teaches children that it is ok to be friends with people different than yourself.
In addition to contributing his beautiful stories to the literary world, Andrew is an advocate for children’s literacy. He also serves as a volunteer and Ambassador to Texas Children’s Hospital.
Andrew was born and raised in Mississippi. His younger years was quite difficult. He grew up from a poor family background and was bullied, abused and made fun of for being different. He escaped from the difficulties of life by exploring his love of drawing, writing and reading in the hopes of utilizing his talents to help those of similar backgrounds. He has written over 350 poems and published his first poem Death Need Not Worry in a book anthology called Whispers.
Andrew now resides in Houston Texas and is a current member of SCBWI Andrew spends most of his time writing children’s stories which are influenced by his love of poetry and his personal experiences. He is currently working on his first MG chapter book titled, Garden of the Forgotten Archives, an exclusive preview of chapter one can be read on his blog at https://andrewfairchild.wordpress.com
Reviewed by Lori A. Moore for Readers' Favorite
Cute, cute, cute! Rose and Her Amazing Nose by Andrew W. Fairchild follows a little girl, Rose, who has a gigantic nose, in this children's book intended for kindergarten through third grade reading. Instead of feeling sorry for herself or being upset about her grand sized nose, Rose explains how her nose fits her perfectly. She is a positive and upbeat little girl who says she would miss her big nose if she didn't have it because then her glasses might fall off her face, she couldn't pretend it was a trumpet, she couldn't smell roses as easily, and several more wonderful reasons.
The illustrations are over sized, just like Rose's nose, which makes it a perfect complement to this book. So much color and detail is used in the fabulous illustrations by George A. Raggett that they drew my attention immediately and should also entice a child to read and enjoy the book as well. Every time I look at the pictures, I notice something new and I like the fact that he put Rose's cat in many of the drawings.
Kids get teased about so many things these days, so Rose and her Amazing Nose by Andrew W. Fairchild is a breath of fresh air telling readers about a young girl who is happy with herself just as she is. Rose tells us at the end, "I do not want a different nose no matter how big it may be. This is simply who I am and what makes me . . . ME!"
