The World According to Ammie and Tristy

About the Book

Experience the world through the eyes of children! Go back to a time of angelic innocence, delighting in the uncensored first words and ideas of “Ammie” and “Tristy.” Journaled nightly by their mom from the time they began to speak until they reached about the age of seven, she later turned their reflections into poems. Their amusing (and often surprising) words offer unique explanations, unexpected questions, provocative opinions, creative solutions, and loving emotions—addressing a host of topics of special interest to little ones, including the difference between outer space and heaven, the true identity of Santa Claus, how to prevent child abduction and alcoholism, why girls know best and spiders make great pets, and how much they love their mother, grandparents—and their dog! Taken as a collection, The World According to Ammie and Tristy: Angelic reflections of my daughters provides a humorous, inspirational, and insightful look at the world of children, with implications for early childhood education, socialization, and parenting. Enjoy the journey!

About the Author

Psychologist, writer, teacher, and real estate professional, Dr. Mary Ruggiero (BA, MA, teaching credential, California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine) is a single mother who thanks God each and every day for having been blessed with the best parents and with the best children in the world! A proud “child of the 1960’s,” she loves flowers, animals, art, music, theater, and helping others. Although a lifelong resident of the “OC,” she aspires one day to call the “big city” her home.