Luke Dalien

The Explanation Luke Dalien

It's a fact that children understand difficult situations at a much different level than grown-ups. Mark The Mighty Muskrat is a series of children's books that tackles this exact reality. 'The Explanation, ' is a real-life story of how the author and his wife explained Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to their newly diagnosed four-year-old son, and his six-year-old sister. Each page in this incredibly personal family-centric story is filled with beautifully illustrated characters and rhyme-filled poetry! The second in a series intent on battling the stigma and fear so often associated with tough things, this children's book describes; 1. Just how unique each person is in this world. 2. How each person learns to adapt to their reality. 3. The importance of understanding and respecting each other. The final page in the book describes it all; So the next time you see someone who looks or acts differently than you, Remember, their body was made in a unique way, and they're special too. #Believe