“The world can be so difficult to face...but, on the bright side, it can be a really, really beautiful place."

Exploring themes of optimism and community, On the Bright Side takes readers on an emotionally uplifting journey through a playful mix of narrative rhyme and bright illustrations. In an effort to encourage children to see the good, share the good, and be the good on this Earth, this story highlights the "bright side" of some of life's challenges, in addition to promoting love, togetherness, and collaboration for a better tomorrow.

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About the Author

Anastasia Difino is an elementary school teacher striving to inspire young children to find and be their best selves, not only academically, but socially and emotionally. Born and raised in Queens, New York, she obtained a B.A. in Communications from Hofstra University and an M.A. in Education from Queens College. Writing a children's book has been a long time dream of hers and, so, On the Bright Side was born with goals of promoting optimism and togetherness in children. When she's not in the classroom, Anastasia can be found loving life in New York with her husband and two boys.