Author | Where Are All My Toys? | Children’s book inspired by my family’s immigration journey from Cuba to US | Story of courage & family bonds #ChildrensBooks
It’s a story about the bravery it takes to start over, the sadness of what we leave behind, and the beautiful discovery that "home" isn't a place or a plaything, it’s the people who love us.
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Imagine being 5 years old & having to leave your favorite toy behind. For Jimmy, Piggy Cook was more than just a toy, it was a piece of home. This heart-wrenching yet hopeful story follows a young boy's journey from the beaches of Cuba to the streets of #Brooklyn.
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Meet Abuelo and Abuela, the guardians of the magical Casa de Juguetes in Havana. In their magical toy shop, they didn't just sell toys, they sold the idea that anything is possible.
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On his first day in a new country, 5-year-old Jimmy and his mom had to point and hope for the best. Imagine being thirsty but not knowing the right words to ask for a drink. They ended up with a strange, fizzy surprise called Root Beer!
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5-year-old Jimmy felt a heavy weight in his chest. His favorite toys were gone, his home was across the ocean, and now... his father was on the other side of a closed door. He didn't understand why, but he felt the sudden chill of being a stranger in a new land.
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In the heart of #Havana, Julio’s grandparents built a shop, a world of wonder. In this magical place, every toy told a story and every corner held a new adventure.
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Hungry, tired, and alone in a city where she didn't know the language, Jimmy’s mom had every reason to give up. Her husband was detained, and her pockets were empty. But she whispered one thing: "God will look out for us.”
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Life may knock us down, but we always have the strength to get back up. That is the heart of our story.
The most important lesson was learned on the monkey bars. A mantra for every child facing a hurdle. Share this with someone who needs it.
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It’s finally here!
Story of courage, heritage, & the climb back up after life knocks you down. From the magic of a toy store in Havana to the halls of the White House, come discover the power of family and resilience.
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What does it mean to leave everything behind?
For Jimmy’s parents, it meant arriving in a new country with literally nothing in their pockets so that their children could have something far more valuable: #Freedom.
A gentle way to teach our little ones. Link in Bio!
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#Cuba! For 5-year-old Jimmy, home was a world of sun-drenched beaches, white sand, & the rhythm of #Spanish spoken all around him. It was a place of pure beauty & warmth.
Have you ever visited a place that felt like paradise? Share your favorite #travel memory!
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Starting over is hard, especially when you have to leave your toys behind. Jimmy felt lonely and worried on his first day in Miami, but he kept a brave heart.
Let's try it: Write down a worry and put it in a jar.
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We were honored to receive this letter from the White House, recognizing the journey. Read the story that caught the attention of the White House ‘Where Are All My Toys? Finding the American Dream’: https://t.co/gr1QFwUqBI
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After a month of uncertainty, fear, and waiting, those were the words that finally brought Jimmy’s world back together. For a child who lost his toys and his home, finding his #father’s arms again was the greatest gift of all.
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Success isn't always about getting it right the first time; it's about the courage to try again. Watch Jimmy as he tackles new challenges, from tying knots to learning a whole new language in a new school.
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