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A colorful children's book about a little boy who realizes he can make his own wishes come true without needing any magic.

I would like to illustrate and publish a children‘s story that my Dad wrote a long time ago called “The Boy Who Saved His Wish.“ It is a sweet story about a lonely boy who meets a man in the forest who has a magic garden, but the garden has certain rules about what you can wish for.  With the help of his new friend the boy realizes that everything he would wish for he can do all by himself.  This story helps teach children to look around their own life to see the love and friendship that surrounds them.  It also encourages children to start thinking about things they can accomplish on their own.  As a parent I feel it is really important for children to realize the good things in their life and to have the confidence to go after the things they dream about.

My dad had always dreamed of being a published author and I wish to make those dreams come true.  I have been carrying this story around for 20 years just waiting for the opportunity to complete the book.  I didn’t feel I was qualified enough to illustrate this story until recently (I have been actively painting and drawing for the last 4 years).  Then one day I sat down and decided it was time to try my hand at illustrating it and I loved the characters I created.  Then I found Kickstarter and realized I could make our dreams a reality with this children’s story book and your support.

I plan to have the book self-published and the money you pledge will help get the book available and in major markets like Barnes & Noble and Amazon.  It will also allow me to have professional photographs taken of all the watercolor illustrations.  A big portion of the funding will assist in getting the book introduced with a large professional marketing campaign.  I think exposure is the key to the books success.  The rest of the funds will go toward getting you ladies and gents your cool pledge rewards and getting them shipped to you.  I try to be prepared but it always surprises me how quick the little costs ad up to be one big cost.  So hopefully I got it right this time.  Thank you again for your support.  It means so much to me.

I plan on making a Thank You Tribute Video for those of you kind enough to pledge $20 or more.  It will consist of your first name, a one line wish (it can be anything you want as long as it child appropriate) and your age.  I have few ideas on how I want to present this video but I will share those later.  It should be a fun video that I will post on YouTube and you will be able to share it with whomever you want.  


It would mean a lot to me if you could help get the word out about this project. So if you like, love it, can’t wait to see more, then please share with your friends and family.  I will be hoping that all of your wishes become realities.

I will be posting about the project on my blog http://heathersaulsbury.blogspot.com/

Here is what the t-shirt will look like 

 http://flic.kr/p/buK7sT

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on March 22, 2012.

Funding period
Feb 21, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $5 or more

    0 backers

    Gratitude and happy feelings email wishing you the BEST. Along with a background image for your PC

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    0 backers

    Gratitude and happy feelings email wishing you the BEST. Along with a background image for your PC and a PDF of the book

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    0 backers

    A personalized thank you card, a “What Would You Wish For” bookmark, and your name and your wish shown in a Thank you Tribute Video along with a PDF of the book.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    0 backers

    A signed copy of the Book. A personalized thank you card, a “What Would You Wish For” bookmark, and your name and your wish shown in a Thank you Tribute Video (add $10 for international backers)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    2 backers

    A Signed copy of the Book. A personalized thank you card, a "What Would You Wish For" bookmark and Tshirt. Your name along with your wish shown in a Thank You Tribute Video (add $10 for international backers)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)

    2 signed copies of the Book. A personalized thank you card, a "What Would You Wish For" bookmark and Tshirt. Your name along with your wish shown in a Thank You Tribute Video and a limited edition signed print from the story (add $10 for international backers)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers Limited (15 of 15 left)

    4 signed copies of the Book. A personalized thank you card, a "What Would You Wish For" bookmark and 2 T-shirts. Your name along with your wish shown in a Thank You Tribute Video and a limited edition print from the story and 1 matted original illustration from the book and your name in the acknowledgment page of the book (add $10 for international backers)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012