Accolades to Erica Taylor forFigler: My Imaginary Friend. Taylor takes her readers on a journey of self-realization as a child comes to ultimately discover that the wonderful abilities possessed by Figler, the beloved imaginary friend, are talents (he/she) also possesses. The whimsical illustrations draw readers into the main characters journey of self-discovery. ?This book offers a delightful poetic read inspiring young readers to dare to imagine and reach for the impossible.
Jeanine Wood - Distance Learning Coordinator Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
A body-awareness, friendship celebrating, positive self-image
Story written by a third-grade teacher who played in the WNBA
Drafted into the WNBA in 2007 after a stellar college career at Louisiana Tech University, Erica Taylor is now a mother of four and a third-grade teacher in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she lives with her husband, the boxer Jermain Taylor.
Picture Books/Concepts of body and self
A journey of self-realization, TaylorsFigleroffers a delightfully poetic read.? Figler will inspire young readers to dare to imagine and reach for the impossible.? The story of a child who ultimately discover his own wonderful abilities, this is a book both children and parents will ?love. The whimsical illustrations draw readers into the main characters journey of self-discovery.??
--Jeanine Wood,?Distance Learning Coordinator?Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative?Walnut Ridge
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Figler: My Imaginary Friendis a profound story that can help even us adults see the strength and courage we have within. ?Bravo to Mrs. Taylor for not only creating a positive message, but for also using her professional sports experience to empower the next generation.
- Celia Anderson, Author of the YA novel,Love, Ocean and Daddy's Home
Beautiful illustrations and text breathe life into the imaginary Fl*