"Pick Me"
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Without making a sound, that old dried orange fell to the ground. Once an orange on the highest branch, in the highest tree, now on the ground, covered with leaves. Pick Me is a story about trust, timing, and purpose — showing young readers that sometimes, even when it seems nothing is happening, we are becoming something beautiful.
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About the Book
Pick Me is a tender, poetic story about an orange who learns that waiting has a purpose. From its quiet fall to the ground to the moment it gives life to a new tree, the story captures the beauty of patience, transformation, and renewal. Told through gentle rhymes and hand-drawn illustrations, Pick Me invites readers to see that even when life feels still or unseen, growth is quietly happening beneath the surface. Written and illustrated by therapist and songwriter Cindy Beckstead, this story weaves emotional insight with simplicity — offering comfort to children and adults navigating change, self-worth, or loss. At its heart, Pick Me is a celebration of hope, reminding us that everything and everyone blooms in their own time.
About the Author
Cindy Beckstead, MSW, LCSW, is a therapist, songwriter, and storyteller who believes that words can heal our deepest wounds. Through her private practice, music, and writing, she helps others rediscover light and meaning after loss. Cindy's work blends compassion, creativity, and hope — reminding children and adults alike that growth often begins in the most unexpected places.