Define Your Dream

Frank Hajcak and his wife Tricia Garwood believe that generating a love of nature in our children is a critical task for parents and teachers and their picture book Rising Sun makes this task easy. Rising Sun is a fable, for adults and children, about a Native American who discovers the secrets of nature and the interconnectedness of all living things. A beautifully illustrated story, told with poetic beauty, Rising Sun is the seed that will generate a love of nature in the young and challenge the adult to embrace sustainable living.

Rising Sun has been

• Endorsed by Native American and environmental groups
• Chosen twice as the book of the year for Philadelphia’s Literacy program
• Received 100% positive reviews

·         Been used by elementary and middle schools for three different types of learning modules

• Social and cultural studies
•  earth stewardship
• art appreciation

Typically Dr. Hajcak meets with administrators, librarians and teachers to discuss their needs and the details for a presentation at school book fairs, Earth Day or in conjunction with a unit which ties in with the books messaging.  Each program is individually designed. 

Rising Sun’s message is a healing mantra for the planet:

 "Life is one within us all. We share the same air, the same water, the same earth that gave birth to all things. We must live and work and play together and learn from all things what each has two offer. We must work to preserve all living things so that the wisdom of nature will guide our children. Then shall the sun, moon and stars shine with and everyone. All will share in the joy of the songbird. All will see with the eye of an eagle and feel with the heart of the bear the love and wisdom of our ancestors who lived in harmony with mother earth."