Check out the children's book by local author Renata Bowers titled Frieda B. Herself! A great story!

Frieda B. Herself© a Perfect New Gift for Grads

Signed Copies Available Locally and Online

It’s likely a majority of graduates (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, even college) have been gifted with at least one copy of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go. With its motivational text written specifically for those embarking on a new journey, the book has become a perennial favorite for graduation gifts.

Those searching for a similar gift and message for grads will be delighted to crack open the cover of a newer yet equally motivating children’s book, Frieda B. Herself.  Written by local author, Renata Bowers, and illustrated by well-known children’s book illustrator, Michael Chesworth (of Pippi Longstocking fame), this book is full of messages and illustrations that inspire and encourage children of all ages to believe they, too, are free to be and do whatever their heart tells them to. 

Perfect for graduates, the book’s tagline is “dream your dreams big and believe they can be.” 

“It’s really neat to see how this book is gaining a broader audience,” says Bowers. “In the past month, I’ve had a whole lot of requests to sign copies for graduation gifts. And it’s dawned on me: I wrote the book to inspire children to believe in the power of their own story, but it makes complete sense that it would be a great gift for those of any age, really, embarking on a new phase in their lives.” 

An excerpt from the book reads:

“Frieda B.’s a big dreamer, that’s certainly true,

but the world’s biggest dreamer is also in you.

All the color and music inside, set it free.

Just dream your dreams big and believe they can be.”

Bowers notes that the overall inventory of first-edition copies is getting low; a second printing will likely happen in the months to come – which is good news for the Frieda B. brand, as well as for owners of first-edition copies of FBH. 

As the owner of the in Bowers’ hometown of Somers, we've  secured a generous supply of first-edition signed copies of Frieda B. Herself, for those wanting to purchase the perfect graduation gift. 

Other local stores carrying Frieda B. Herself include in the Enfield Mall; Kiddly Winks in Longmeadow, MA; in Ellington, CT; and Broad Brook Books in Broad Brook, CT. Copies also can be purchased at www.friedab.com; the site offers free shipping, and Bowers will dedicate book(s) upon request.

Frieda B. Herself is a hard-cover, full-color picture book, retailing for $15.

Media:  For more information and/or an interview,

Contact Renata Bowers at 413.519.1396 or heyrenata@friedab.com or check out her Facebook page at http://facebook.com/FriedaBHerself