Moon Child
Story and Illustrations by
Robert W. Oliver The children's story Moon Child is an effort by a father to help children understand the concept "sometimes bad things happen to good People." One of his children was 4 years old when the book came to life. After hearing a television news report about a break-in robbery where a man was hurt, Rob was worried and concerned about the way to explain how and why that could happen. |
Making this story and creating these pictures were the way he tried to cope with that troubling part of life. Because his child loved to work with watercolor paint and use glue, glitter, scissors, and construction paper, Rob put various talents to work to make pictures that matched the events of the story. And so, the story Moon Child was created.
Today he is sharing the book with children at "read alouds" and through getting copies of the book to other law enforcement personnel for distribution to those who will benefit most, kids.
Today he is sharing the book with children at "read alouds" and through getting copies of the book to other law enforcement personnel for distribution to those who will benefit most, kids.
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Meet the Author
Rob Oliver is a well traveled individual and has a unique perspective on life. A graduate of William & Mary College, he once met the Prince of England during his visit to the school.
After college where Rob was an ROTC student, he entered the US Army, eventually becoming a helicopter pilot and commander. He served overseas in numerous locations and was a highly decorated combat veteran of the 1st Gulf War. Eventually he would leave the military and become part of the Leavenworth County, Kansas Sheriff's Department. Deputy Oliver works closely with area schools and has served as a school resource officer. Moon Child is his first children's book, while he has also written an adult fiction book using his experiences in the criminal justice system as a backdrop. |