Lotus is an eight year-old third grader who lives in the historic center of Rome, Italy. One Tuesday morning, while on her way to school, an unfortunate event occurs. Lotus has a delayed reaction to this unsettling event. Her response proves to be too little too late, leading Lotus to learn the power of pondering, possibilities and tough lessons that may ultimately spark the discovery of one's life purpose.About the Author: Dr. Tamara Pizzoli is an author and educator who is originally from Killeen, Texas and now resides in Rome, Italy. She is the mother of four wonderful children: Noah, Milo, Zen and Lotus, all of whom inspire her ideas and stories. Dr. Pizzoli is the author of several multicultural books for children and the owner of a boutique publishing house, The English Schoolhouse. All of the schoolhouse titles can be found at www.theenglishschoolhouse.com. Lotus and the Baby Bird is Dr. Pizzoli's tenth published title.