Edward Roh’s first venture into writing children’s books is “Clarence the Littlest Stork.” Although Clarence has a few physical challenges, he doesn’t let them stand in the way of delivering babies, especially when he is called upon Christmas Eve.
Edward Roh wrote his first book at the age of six, even convincing his first-grade teacher to type the story for him.
Years later after retiring from a career in broadcasting, selling sporting goods and involved with the academe, he has published his first book for children, “Clarence, the Littlest Stork.”
He previously wrote corporate training manuals and articles but never delved into publicizing what he describes as “a real book.”
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Children's book promotes perseverance
Edward Roh’s first venture into writing children’s books is “Clarence the Littlest Stork.” Although Clarence has a few physical challenges, he doesn’t let them stand in the way of delivering babies, especially when he is called upon Christmas Eve.
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Edward Roh wrote his first book at the age of six, even convincing his first-grade teacher to type the story for him.
Years later after retiring from a career in broadcasting, selling sporting goods and involved with the academe, he has published his first book for children, “Clarence, the Littlest Stork.”
He previously wrote corporate training manuals and articles but never delved into publicizing what he describes as “a real book.”
“I had the story of Clarence in my head for at least five years before actually putting it down on paper,” said Roh.
The story line details Clarence and his challenges, but he does not let this stand in the way of doing what he was destined to do: deliver babies, explained Roh.
“His tenacity, positive attitude, and grit keep him determined to succeed, never wavering from his destiny,” said Roh.
One cold, snowy evening in December, he gets the chance to prove his ability and the size of his heart despite his challenges, said Roh.
Although the story is Christmas-related, Roh believes the underlying message is timeless.
“Clarence proves that through his perseverance and grit, you can accomplish whatever you want in this world. So I think there are a lot of underlying lessons in the story itself,” said Roh.
He wrote the book in a couple of months, completing at least 15 rewrite drafts. He labels it as “picture book” because the illustrations enhance the story. His publisher supplied the illustrations by Lyle John Jakosalem.
He envisions a parent or grandparent reading the story to youngsters, mainly between the ages of five and eight years old.
The publisher, Xlibris, has made the book available through Amazon, Kindle and Barnes & Noble, its own website and independent book stores across the U.S. and Europe. The book is sold as an eBook ($3.99); a soft cover version ($21) and hard cover ($30).
Roh has already completed his next children’s book, “The Adventures of Mittens the Kitten,” and expects publication within the next three or four months.
Roh and his wife, Kim, moved about 20 years ago from Wisconsin. His marketing strategy includes book signings and library readings. He can be contacted by email at edroh@cox.net.
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