The Dragon Who Pulled Her Scales Paperback – January 19, 2012

A Beautiful Tale of faceing fears and finding Love at the other side of them. This type of story is really needed in our fast paced culture of instant gratification, where hiding and ignoring wounds can be the bedrock where shame and doubt are planted deep in the soul of a child. This shame and doubt usually grows into deep wounds in our inner being as adults that hold us back and keep us in bondage. Not for Ellam..... This is a heart building book that belongs in the library of anyone who believes in the Power of healing and the Power of Love. Journey with Ellam as she learns to Trust and live Free to be who she was created to be.... you may also discover the beauty of who you were meant to be. This is not a kids only book.....although I highly recommend it be a part of any child's library. The story of Ellam teaches that there is beauty in who we are no matter what our struggles. The emphasis is on the good in the middle of a trial and the story shows that we can and will be used for Great and Wonderful things if we believe, face our fears by walking through them and have Faith enough to Believe beyond "cultural norms", of labeling others when what works is honoring them. I Love that the author wrote this book to help his daughter who struggles with a condtion called Trichotillomania, compulsive pulling out of hair. In his attempt to write Ellams story to help others, he not only writes about Ellams journey to face her fear and walk through it and be brave, but he models that in the writing of this book. The heart behind the story is evident and relevent for such a time as this. I also loved the drawings, simple, colorful, allowing the imagination and soul to soar. I look forward to giving this book as gifts to many children and a few adults. I can't wait to see what else this author has up his sleeve. I also hope it helps many with Trichotillomania. It's a heart felt tale that will change your view and stop you from judging others. We all need to be encouraged to come out of our caves and be who we really are and be willing to be used for good in the lives of others. A Brave and Couragous tale that teaches that beautiful things can grow from adversity and trials. Read it...you won't be sorry!!

I was hopeful that my daughter, who has pulled her hair out since she was 1, would enjoy this book. The book is supposed to help these kids not feel ashamed of their hair pulling, and make them realize that every child is special. However, it really has had the opposite effect with her, making her feel even more embarrassed about it. The story isn't that engaging, and the artwork is very amateur.

Good book but wished it offered some practical coping skills...definitely worth having in my library

This is a difficult disorder for anyone to deal with, especially children. This is a wonderful and thoughtful book that supports any and all afflicted with Trichotillomania. Thank you!

Great book for children and adults as well. Also, the 2013 OCD Book Festival Award Winner! It's on my bookshelf.

My daughter read this book and shrugged her shoulders.it is a lot of money for a thin paperback book.

I LOVED this book! It was the perfect representation and the images were really cute. The book came in perfect condition

Love this book