The Dirt Girl -Award-Winning Story of How Friendship Can Overcome Bullying, Zafera Teaches Self-Love, Being True to Oneself

"A must-have for all children!" 

Join Zafera in the incredible story of The Dirt Girl, as she and her classmates share an amazing adventure and with an ending your child will never forget!

Zafera is excited for her first day at school, but when she shows up with dirt on her clothes and twigs in her hair, her classmates have a much different reaction than she expected:

One day, it was time for Zafera to go to school. She was excited!
“I can’t wait to play with other boys and girls!” she thought.

But when Zafera arrived, the other children stared. Many laughed and teased.
“Why do you have twigs in your hair?” one boy taunted.
“Did you make that dress?” asked another.
Zafera did not understand.

Will her classmates learn to embrace Zafera’s differences and accept her the way she is? A visit to her home opens their eyes in more ways than one!

This highly acclaimed, award-winning story is the perfect tale, combining a fun, whimsical style that will keep kids engaged, while underscoring important themes such as the value of individuality and appreciating nature and the Earth.

From the best-selling author of The Snow Monster and The Little Green Jacket, comes a new, engaging character that anyone who dares to be different will instantly relate to, in a book that children will want to read over and over again, and will cherish for years.

The Dirt Girl makes a wonderful gift, and is the ideal addition to any children’s bookshelf at home or in the classroom. It’s perfect for ages 3-9 and grades pre-K – 3rd grade.

Winner of multiple national and global awards:

• Reader's Favorite 5 Star Award
• Mom's Choice Award, Gold Winner
• Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
-- Picture Books 5 & Younger, Honorable Mention
-- School Issues, Honorable Mention
• Moonbeam Children's Book Award
-- Picture Books 4-8, Bronze
• National Indie Book Award, 13th Annual
-- Picture Books All Ages, Finalist
-- Children's Inspirational/Motivational
• International Book Award
-- Children's Mind/Body/Spirit, Finalist
-- Children's Picture Book Hardcover Fiction, Finalist
• American Fiction Award
-- Children's Mind/Body/Spirit, Winner
• Next Generation Indie Books Award
-- Children's Picture Book (0-5 Years), Finalist

Includes FREE LESSON PLANS for teacher-led or independent study!