Dear Caregivers,

Vinny is a little boy from a small town. His parents gift him an art set. He decides to create a Secret Map that will take him to places around the world and let him become whoever he wants. The story is adventurous, fun, and with a purpose.

The purpose is to teach kids that their imagination is the greatest gift they have. With the illustrations, your child can join Vinny on the adventures where he discovers the magic of creating a secret map of his dreams and goals. The book ends with How to Create Your Own Secret Map, much like adults creating a Vision Board, kids and parents can do this activity side by side and create lasting memories by empowering each other.

Like many of us, we get caught up in life and forget what it’s like to dream and use our imagination. Let this story serve as a reminder for all us grown-ups to reconnect with the power of imagination.

I believe that teaching kids the power of imagination by creating their own secret map when they are young, can become a tool they will fall back on as they get older, and life gets more challenging.

This is a great exercise for classrooms to build teamwork and collaborations. Or a unique fun activity to incorporate into your child’s birthday party.

Enjoy the adventure!

Dedicated to my grandson Vincent John Price