THE AUTHOR
Dr. Tisa (pen name for the children’s book series) is an established author, professional illustrator, and inventor. She is a physical therapist with a Ph.D. in statistics. Her research publications contribute to the fields of cancer research at the cellular and clinical levels, orthopedic research, physical therapy, and autism. Her professional publications can be accessed at https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6257-0509. Her nickname “Tisa” was given to her by a sibling who could not pronounce her given name, which is “Theresa.” Dr. Tisa has enjoyed working with children all her life and has a knack for understanding their struggles, concerns, and difficulties. She learned how to communicate with her younger nonverbal autistic brother when she was only 5 years old. She has continued to devote her energy to helping children understand, navigate, or adapt to the emotional tides of life.
While Mr. Goodman’s Store is the first book, other exciting titles in the series include:
The Shoes: A touching story about humility and resilience, told through the eyes of a classmate who notices the quiet strength of “the new kid” at school.
How Will I Find My Pets in Heaven?: A heartwarming tale that reassures children about the eternal bond between pets and their owners, told through an enchanting journey in the animal heavens.
The Lie: A creative and memorable story that demonstrates the pitfalls of dishonesty using a visual exercise with feathers in the wind.
The Cheater: A teenager learns valuable lessons about effort, honesty, and the consequences of shortcuts in academics and sports.
The Promise: A book about trust and loyalty.
Setting Boundaries: A book about obedience.
Forgiveness Forever: The offending act is thrown into the depths of the sea (never to resurface).
The Desired Prize: A book about turning a child’s feeling of entitlement to gifts into a reward system.
Do Unto Others: A reminder to treat others as you would want to be treated
Turn the Other Cheek: If someone hurts you, do not “get even”
