"Mrs. Mayes' Strawberry Pie" is about a community coming together to support their mysterious neighbor, Mrs. Mayes. From the outside, Mrs. Mayes seems a little standoffish. When the community learns about what she has been through, they realize everyone needs our support. Focusing on the effects of mental illness, this important children's book delivers a message of acceptance and understanding. Millions of people suffer from mental illness, and it's essential that our kids understand this reality.
This book imparts values of acceptance to our kids in a way they can digest it. It is a story that will inspire, educate, and paint a mental picture of how love and kindness should be spread throughout a neighborhood, community, and the world alike.
