Shannon L Mokry

The Little Purple Porcupine Shannon L Mokry

Let everyday be an adventure!




No matter how different we each are...

The little purple porcupine loved to explore.

He wanted to find his own adventures.




His mother worried that he would get hurt.

She had to learn he was more capable than she thought.

They both learn that different is okay.




The Little Purple Porcupine is a story about a mothers worry for her child. Every mother worries, but some worry is restrictive and hurtful. When a child is different a mothers worry can create barriers for her child. I want to show that just because a child is different, it doesn't mean they can't thrive in the world. If we let them. If we help them, they can do more than survive, then can thrive!




What do Reviews have to say?




"This is a simple, sweet book for young children. It features drawn artwork that children can relate to and a message that being different from others is ok."- Amazon Reviewer




"Great book about the importance of being you. Kids will definitely enjoy reading this book and enjoying the illustrations. Recommend!" -Amazon Reviewer




"Being different does not mean you do not belong and will not be accepted; on the contrary, it can show how little differences really matter. This is a sweet story about a purple porcupine who doesn't let his mom's worries about his differences stop him from going on adventures outside. The purple porcupine is a great role model for children in his confidence about himself and his willingness to put himself out there to make new friends."-Amazon Reviewer