It’s funny, it’s cute and
it will make a difference in your life and the lives of others!
“Lulu’s Lovely Dress That’s Too
Small!”
A funny and touching true story that every parent
can relate to about a day when Lulu had outgrown her “most favorist
dress”… if you have ever wanted to pull your hair out by 8:00 a.m.
then you will want this book! Lulu, as usual, teaches her mother what is truly
important.
The end of the story… Lulu and Gretchan give her lovely
dress way. “A gift of Love is never too small”. Gretchan has
partnered withGiftsToGive, a
SouthCoast non-profit, student powered, community organization. GiftsToGive is
all about giving children a tangible/immediate/sustainable opportunity to work
for social justice. Students actually "do" the work through their programs of:
service learning, positive action, community organizing and our favorite;
working a "shift" in their refurbished New Bedford mill, processing and
assembling no-charge gift packages for in-need south coast kids. Best of all;
GiftsToGive is about showing children that they can share their treasure
and in their “doing”, experience the power of giving.
Combined book
signings and clothing drives are beginning:
Saturday, May 8th from
12:00-2:00 SISTER'S RT 6 Mattapoisett Mommy
and Me PARTY TIME! "A Gift of TIME" A gift of love is never too small…
TIME
spent with your child is the greatest gift of all!
Story TIME Gretchan Pyne will be reading and
signing her newest children's book,"Lulu's Lovely Dress That's Too Small"
TIME to Grow Decorate a pot with your
child and plant a flower…Bring it home and watch it grow!!!!
Treasure the TIME Create a forever keepsake
bracelet that you and your child will treasure forever!
TIME to give Bring your loving used clothes,
toys and books and give to a child in need!
Picture TIME Decorate a picture frame and smile
for the camera! Another moment to treasure!
TIME to Watch Katie Couric! Gretchan will be on
CBS evening news with Katie Couric just before Mother's Day!
TIME to Decorate YOU! Face Painting by Handy
Mandy!
Take a Time Out! Please Join us!!! It
is FUN and it is FREE!
All clothing, books and toys will be given to
GiftsToGive
100% of the proceeds from
the sale of Lulu's books go to The Lulu
Foundation "Empower a Child, Change the World!"
Lulu's Foundation along with Principal Martha Kay and the
entire team at The Alfred Gomes School are implementing program
"Dream, Believe and Do!" The Alfred Gomes School in New Bedford,
MA is the first "Dream,
Believe and Do!" school in the country! Our beta site
school has a dream... To inspire their children to be passionate about learning
and through their education, they can make their dreams come true! Our students
are creating original works of art that will inspire their entire community!
Check back for future updates on our school, our program, our art auction and
documentary! What the mind believes... it will achieve!
Click to learn more about the "Dream
Believe and Do" program!
Bella English's
article about Lulu in the May 2006 issue of Ladies Home Journal!
Click here to
read!
Gretchan with Jack
Canfield co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul: and other titles as well as
motivational speaker.
The
Lulu Foundation
Empower a child and change the
world!
The mission of the Lulu Foundation is to empower children who have suffered. We
believe that every child is special and powerful and deserves the right to feel
that way. It is through positive energy and the arts that we allow children the
opportunity to explore their special gift and unleash the power within. It is
in the creative process that healing takes place.
Our current education
system is taking away the very process that allows children to expand and
become the creators of tomorrow. It is through teaming and the hands-on
creative process that children become motivated and inspired to work hard and
are allowed to manifest their dreams into reality.
Lulu’s books and media tools inspire children to believe
in themselves and unleash the beautiful power within. We partner artist of all
kinds with inner city schools and organizations who serve at risk youth with
project “Dream, Believe and
DO!” A mantra, a philosophy, and a movement, “Dream,
Believe and Do!” inspires school systems and organizations to manifest
a collective dream using the arts to make world a more beautiful place! The
Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA is our
flagship school and is located in New Bedford, Ma.
Our
partners...
Our launching school... The Alfred J. Gomes School
Mayor Lang
A
special thanks to our dear friends from The Rhythm Room
for their support in our fundraising efforts!
Click the video at right
to view theThe
Rhythm Room's LIVE performance along with Gomes Elementary School
students held on April 9, 2010. All of the proceeds will benefit the Alfred J.
Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School
Click the arrow
below to watch the Rhythm Room's LIVE performance held on April 9,
2010!
"Gretchen is one of those rare inspiring soles
that you might have the honor to meet once in your lifetime. Despite a horrific
tragedy, she is one of the most grounded, caring, committed people that I have
had the pleasure of getting to know. She has turned a life altering event into
a mission and a program – "Dream, Believe and Do!"– that helps people
see the value in life and to reach for their rainbow! Go
Gretchen!"
—Samantha Oliver, Creative Director
Fablevision
About us:Lulu Belle
Books is on a mission to make the world a more beautiful place by
spreading Lulu's messages of love, hope and happiness. We believe that children
have important things to say and if we slow down long enough to really listen,
we will learn what is most important in life; to savor each moment, cherish
time spent with loved ones: dare to look at the world through the eyes of your
child because spending time with your child and seeing the world with their
beautiful vision is the best gift you can receive or give!
To
everyone who has sent us an email, bought a
book, stood in line at our book signings or simply read about the Pyne
family and shared kind words: A big "Thank You" goes out to each and
everyone of you. We want to express our gratitude for sharing your
stories with us and letting us know how Lulu has changed your life for the
better. We believe Lulu lives on in all people when they share her rose colored
vision. Words can’t express what this has meant to the Pyne family. Olivia
Lynn “Lulu” Pyne shines on in every smile.
About us: Lulu Belle
Books is on a mission to make the world a more beautiful place by
spreading Lulu's messages of love, hope and happiness. We believe that children
have important things to say and if we slow down long enough to really listen,
we will learn what is most important in life; to savor each moment, cherish
time spent with loved ones: dare to look at the world through the eyes of your
child because spending time with your child and seeing the world with their
beautiful vision is the best gift you can receive or give! 
www.lulubellebooks.com