
I changed a bad experience from my past into something positive and now, I am the author of an inspirational poetry book for adults, called Wings to Cross an Ocean, and two award-winning children’s books featuring my character Johnny Big-Ears. In Johnny Big-Ears, the Feel Good Friend, and Johnny Big-Ears Meets His New Neighbor Suzy, I used my own childhood experiences to teach children how to deal with teasing and bullying, and how to accept others and love themselves more. I decided to combine my love for writing and love of children. I came up with the Johnny Big-Ear’s character based on my life. The special names of the rest of the characters are simply nicknames. These names are based on kids’ unique attributes that make them all stand out and quite special. My children’s books are geared to children ages 4 to 10, are fully illustrated and come with a questionnaire, and special diagram. And recently, Johnny Big-Ears, the book is now out as a Spanish Edition. Bullies are not born; they are made from what they see happening in their environment. If parents teach their kids tolerance and love for themselves no matter who they are or how they look, they will be more secure and happier kids who won’t want to tease others. You put out to others what you feel inside and if kids are brought up in a hostile environment, you can’t expect them to be perfect angels. ‘Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and allowed to live in peace and harmony. We all need to be assured and told that no matter who we are or how we look; we are all special and loved. Being different should not be something to be ashamed about but something that you should welcome and make you feel happy about because through your own unique appearance, you stand out from everyone else in the world.’ I thank you all for your time and for visiting my page. Feel free to check out my website and contact me, if you have any questions! You are special, no matter who you are! So always have the courage to be you and I will be myself Best Wishes… John Paul