A Very Important Power

Nine-year-old Wild West Wendy Jo is a feisty, red-headed, cowboy-boot-wearing tomboy. She is considered a misfit by many of her classmates and becomes a target for bullying.

Afraid to go to school, Wendy Jo writes a letter to VIPPI -- the main character of her favorite TV program -- The Vippi Mouse Show.

When Vippi answers her, everything changes. Vippi leads Wendy Jo on an exciting quest that could help her to solve her problems with the bullies forever. But will Wendy Jo be able to find the treasure? And what will happen if she does?

A 56 page fully illustrated magical realism storybook that is both a picture book, and middle-grade chapter book. This is the first book in the Vippi Treasure Quests series. GET MORE FROM THE STORY! For FREE SONGS, downloads, and write a letter to Vippi Mouse or Wild West Wendy Jo, go to our Vippi Mouse website. Winner of the UABC Best Children's Book Cover.

For Everyone Who Has Ever Felt Like They Didn't Matter or Belong

One of the best bullying books for kids, because not only does it help those who are being bullied, but also the bystanders and the kids who are doing the bullying.

Different messages for kids of all ages

A Very Important Power teaches kids about their Very Important Powers of Voice and Choice - in dealing with problems. By choosing to be an upstander for kindness, empathy, and diversity, they can solve problems like bullying and discover the treasures of true friendship.

Vippi Mouse is a VIP Investigator & Treasure Hunting Navigator. He guides kids on treasure hunting expeditions in search of treasures that are greater than gold, like solutions to problems like bullying and peer pressure.

Vippi Mouse help kids find the power of their voice, and to feel good about themselves no matter what others say and do. Vippi Mouse Helps Kids See They Are a Treasured VIP!

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COMING SOON! Watch for Vippi Mouse & Wild West Wendy Jo's next book in the Vippi Treasure Quests series.