The first children s book of its kind created by a child with a facial port wine stain; based on real-life experiences. Buddy Booby"s Birthmark features an inspirational foreword by Hannah Storm, award winning television journalist, author, and CBS News" The Early Show anchor. Join a colorful cast of Galapagos Island creatures as they learn some valuable life lessons about tolerance, self-acceptance, sensitivity, and perfection, from a most unlikely character--a red-footed booby bird with a birthmark! When a magical Galapagos sea hawk grants the booby bird a wish, everyone s sure he ll want his birthmark removed. But will he? Would YOU? Readers might be surprised! This creative story also teaches readers about the Galapagos Islands and its unique animal inhabitants! A portion of the profits from this book will go to The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (www.birthmark.org).