'The Little Rose' Top-Rated Children's Book Becomes An Amazon Kindle Best-Seller

Online, February 3, 2012 (Newswire.com) - A good book can guide a child into lifelong readership and inner growth. That's the goal of The Little Rose, a heartwarming book that encourages self-acceptance in the face of discouragement. The story's uplifting message has helped The Little Rose become the #2 top-rated book in Amazon's children's eBooks, outranking The Hunger Games and Twilight book series.

The Kindle edition of The Little Rose was released on Amazon in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy on January 31, 2012 and quickly became a US best-seller. The print edition of The Little Rose has been a #1 best-seller on Amazon for over 30 weeks.

The inspiring story is about a rose who grows up among weeds and, because she is different, believes she is the weed. Only when she learns to embrace her differences and accept herself for the beautiful rose she is, can the Little Rose overcome the teasing of the weeds.

Written by Sheri Fink and beautifully illustrated by Mary Erikson Washam, the story empowers children ages 5-10 to stay true to themselves regardless of what detractors or bullies may say.

"This story has made a huge difference in my own life and has touched the hearts of many children throughout the world," says author Sheri Fink. "I'm absolutely thrilled that The Little Rose is making a positive impact in children's lives."

The Little Rose regularly retails for $24.95 and is available for purchase online at TheLittleRoseBook.com and Amazon.com. It's available in Kindle format at: http://tinyurl.com/TLRKindle. The book will soon be available for the Nook and iPad.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND THE ILLUSTRATOR

Sheri Fink is the author of the #1 best-selling children's book, The Little Rose, founder of Author Success Academy, and an international speaker. Sheri writes books that inspire and delight children while planting the seeds of self-esteem. Published in March 2011, The Little Rose has been a #1 best-seller on Amazon for over 30 weeks and is currently being adapted for the stage. Her second inspirational children's book, The Little Gnome, will be published in March 2012.

Mary Erikson Washam is a freelance illustrator living in Dallas, Texas. The Little Rose is her second children's illustrated book. Her first, Spencer's Silly Space Adventure, was a collaborative custom-made book with proceeds donated to children with cancer. Mary's work has garnered attention because of her uncanny ability to engage an audience with her delightful innovative style.