About
Kristin Schmidt Larson grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She had a unique childhood traveling and working on her family’s carnival in the summers. She traveled the Dakotas, and experiences were written in “Traveling Caravan, Growing Up Under The Big Top.” The book also includes stories from her grandfather’s Schmidt Family Circus.
She also just published her children’s book, “Rosalita Spreads Kindness,” which is illustrated by Maria Standing Bear. A delightful and lovely illustrated book about Rosalita, who travels with the Schmidt Family Circus with the rest of the kind animals.
Rosalita Spreads Kindness
In Rosalita Spreads Kindness, readers are invited into the colorful world of the Schmidt Family Circus—a place where joy, friendship, and acts of kindness take center stage. Follow Rosalita, a gentle elephant with a loving spirit, as she delights children and brings a message of compassion to every town she visits.
From performing daring tricks to forming unbreakable bonds, Rosalita shows that kindness is the greatest act of all. Alongside her circus friends—Tommy the lion, Sally the bear, Tojo the wonder dog, and more—she inspires children to dream big, care deeply, and always smile.
Perfect for children ages 4–9, this beautifully illustrated storybook combines the excitement of circus life with meaningful lessons about empathy, teamwork, and the magic of helping others..
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