It IS Up To You
by Julie Golsteyn, Blue Balloon Books, 2021

It IS Up To You is a love letter filled with inspirational guidance for children. It celebrates a comprehensive collection of character traits that parents seek to instill in their children: being truthful, brave, courageous, patient, self confident, and compassionate. Written in rhyme, the story conveys that choices in life are often difficult and challenges must be met head-on.