Silver Winner Mom’s Choice Awards-Best Children’s Picture Book-Growing Up / Personal Growth Award Winning Finalist International Book Awards Best Children’s Hard Cover Non-Fiction If I Had My Way is a wonderful, fun story about “doing the right thing!” Children love the beautiful illustrations by well known artist Carol Dixon. Excellent for stimulating conversation about selfishness, greed, and taking care of one s health. It is perfectly in tune with early childhood classes about character enhancement and encourages the reader to think about the consequences of their actions…before they choose…not after! What People Say “Reading is a fundamental skill that I truly believe every child must have to be successful. West Virginia s growth lies in our ability to educate the next generation and emphasizing the importance of literacy is critical if we expect to go to the next level. Thank you. Please keep up the diligent work.” —Joe Manchin, Governor West Virginia “What a delightful story showing the relationship between a little girl and her Daddy. Every little girl would love to star in her very own storybook.” —Mrs. Lori Myers, 2nd grade teacher North Christian School About the Author Rock Wilson lives on a farm in Pennsboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia with his wife, Valerie and his three children. He served as the West Virginia University mascot (the Mountaineer) for three years (1991-1994). Wilson currently serves on the West Virginia University-Parkersburg Board of Governors, was past President of the Ritchie County Tourism and Visitors Bureau. Wilson is a renowned vocalist and has performed at hundreds of fairs, festivals and pageants throughout West Virginia and surrounding states. Wilson owns Dumpsterdivers Antique store in Pennsboro and Parkersburg, West Virginia. He is a practicing real estate attorney.
