The Lonely Little Star "Mom’s Choice Awards Recipient"

From early childhood, Cathy Summar Flynn has expressed an insatiable desire to read and illustrate. She assumed that every blank canvas was anxiously awaiting her masterpiece.She cherished her shoebox full of crayons, as well as her priceless collection of children's books. After reading the stories, she would recreate the images. Today her ink pen serves as a tool for both writing & illustration.Throughout the years, Cathy refined her artistic skills using different mediums. In addition, she owned an art studio where her focus was oil portraituresEven when life would blur her focus, she never stopped making notes, writing stories, sketching, and storing away dreams in the safe deposit of her heart.Fueled by her entrepreneurial spirit, she has overcome the dread disease of "SOMEDAY," which has taken so many creative lives.Her creative journey has led her to form her own company, High Art Forms, LLC. Cathy has developed a new website, creating a gallery for her treasure trove of products. Her prolific line of products is designed to blend humor and diversity.This year Cathy ventured into the world of animated children's apps. Her books, The Lonely Little Star, and its Spanish version, La Estrellita Solitaria, are both available as animated children's apps.Valuing their unique abilities to use humor as a life-preserver, Cathy takes her creative inspiration from the beloved illustrator, Mary Engelbreit, and the American humorist, Erma Bombeck.Cathy has always identified with the words from Dr. Seuss's beloved Horton Hears a Who, "I am just a speck in Who-Ville who has a large voice/heart with something to say."Her goal in life could not be said any better than this by Erma Bombeck, "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me."

Our differences may help us discover our destiny...After much anticipation, the day is finally here! Mr. and Mrs. Twilight are happy to announce the arrival of their Lonely Little Star. While different from other stars in the nursery to the happy parents, he is absolutely perfect.In a society where, from the youngest to the eldest, only perfection is acknowledged... could it be that our differences, not normally accepted or understood, may actually cause us to discover our destiny?Everyone, at some point, will feel different. The Lonely Little Star is a reminder of just how universal our personal experiences really are. Every child should have the chance to know what it feels like to be loved and to know they have been chosen for a unique destiny.Walk hand and heart with the Lonely Little Star through his first journey in this all-new interactive series. Find the hidden "Destiny Star" on each page to help guide the Lonely Little Star on his pilgrimage to find hs. Along the way we will all be cheering, "Shine, shine our treasured star. Shine because of who you are!"With a charming blend of storytelling and endearing illustrations, this book is a great way for parents to help teach their children that they were purposefully created, are loved, and are destined for great things.The Lonely Little Star is a great tool for inspiring compassion and embracing diversity, all the while helping children maintain confidence even in the face of life's many challenges.The Lonely Little Star, "Keepsake Book" would make a wonderful addition to every home, school, and library.Great News! The Lonely Little Star is also available in Spanish: La Estrellita SolitariaStay tuned for the companion book to The Lonely Little Star: Bullies are NOT Superstars! A book about bullying - a star's point of view & the 2nd book of the series: The Best Friend Ever!