The first entry in Ryan Vet’s new Jungle Gems children’s book series, Everyone Has a Story, is here!
A sad parrot, a lonely hippopotamus, and a stressed-out lion — this is not an inventory of the world's most depressing zoo, but the cast of characters who learn valuable lessons about friendship in Ryan Vet's newest book, a children's tale called Everyone Has a Story!
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It may sound like a bit of a bummer, but trust me, everyone ends up happy in the end! Your children will love connecting with Vet's menagerie of lovable jungle friends, and they will also learn important social skills along the way.
You may know Vet from his career as an executive coach and public speaker, but this new venture is a far cry from his usual fare. Still, he brings the same level of passion and care to children's publishing as he does his books for adults, and the result is mighty fun indeed. Let's take a peek inside together!
In Everyone Has a Story, the main character, Milo, encounters a variety of scenarios in which he must confront his emotions and, more importantly, the emotions of his friends. Over the course of a day, he becomes aware that everyone around him has a rich inner life, and that the thoughts and feelings of others must be carefully considered for friendships to be truly meaningful.
The story is intended to teach the concept of empathy to young children through the use of colorful jungle characters. It also demonstrates how actions that seem small at first glance may actually have a large impact on the lives and emotions of others, both in a positive and negative way.
The overall message of the story is that every individual has hidden beauty within, and that getting to know that beauty is an essential part of building relationships. Not only is this lesson valuable to children, Vet explains, but it can also be a lead-in to important parenting conversations about sharing, kindness, and trust.
Stories like this are becoming increasingly important as many experts warn that empathy among young children is decreasing at a steady rate. Most analysts blame pandemic-era isolation and exposure to technology at a young age for this phenomenon, but whatever the cause, it is clear that action must be taken.
Ryan Vet has confirmed that this book will be the first in a series, in which he hopes to cover an array of important early childhood development topics using this same cast of characters. He has previously published books across a variety of genres, but has shifted to children’s literature as he navigates his own parenthood journey.
Professionally, Ryan is an executive leadership coach, speaker, and author with a focus on customer experience and entrepreneurship. He is available now for workshops and keynote speeches; his books and other contributions to professional discourse can be found at https://ryanvet.com