About the book: Boys are Amazing: The Feelings and Imagination of a Sensitive Barefoot Boy: Poetry and Stories for Children includes fun poems for boys and girls who are inspired by the imaginative barefoot boy or girl who lives inside us all. Also included are several short stories. I'm Going with You About the story: Richard, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative young boy, lived in a big city with his family. One day, Uncle Tommy, an older teenager, went out to talk with his friends-and Richard wanted to go with him. Based on a true story that took place in Brooklyn, New York, USA, circa 1974-1975. Uncle Kicked Me About the story: Uncle Tommy was sleeping late, but his nephew, Richard, was bored and wanted to have fun. Impatient, he decided to wake his uncle. Based on a true story that happened in the mid-1970s in Brooklyn, New York City. Found About the story: Richard, an imaginative, sensitive, and shy boy, finds something special on the beach. Based on a true story that happened in New Jersey, USA, circa 1978. About the author: Richard Carlson is an author of children's and coming-of-age books. He is a highly sensitive person, or HSP. You can learn more about him at www.richardcarlson.com.