Enrique E Ruiz

The W Characters, Wisher, Washer, Wishy Washy: How to Get What You Want and Make a Difference in the World. Enrique E Ruiz

The "W" Characters is an inspiring camping story for children about building character, making good decisions, setting goals and learning ways to achieve them.

The "W" Characters introduces children to three characters that can be found in EVERY person. Wishers dream but don't know how to take action. . .Wishy-Washy's flip flop and don't achieve all that they could. . . Washers take action; they learn through experience, including setbacks and disappointments. Washers work to achieve their goals. Washers succeed!

Washers, the book's true heroes, use the metaphor of water as a life force in their own lives. The "W" Characters helps children understand a core life principle to develop their own inner 'fire' for becoming something special and unique. It's a fun, easy-to-read book children will return to again and again.

KIDS VOICES

The 'W' Characters is a fun way to look at people and the way they act toward their goals. It is beautifully written, and the intention is wonderful. It's inspiring, and the idea has changed the way I think about things. Once you read it, I'm sure you'll feel the same way.
Laura St. Onge, age 12

[My family] really enjoyed it, and I think it was inspirational for all of us.
Vicky St. Onge, mother of two

I really like this book because I was a Wisher in the past. Now, I am going to be a Washer. I am going to work hard and do my best.
Molly MacTaggart, age 7

This book made me feel that I was camping. I learned that I was being a Wisher, and when I finished the book, I decided I was going to be a Washer. This book also has a helpful lesson for each word. I loved it!
Hannah MacTaggart, age 10

The 'W' Characters is a very well-written and fascinating book. I really like how it groups people in three different general types: Wishers, Washers and Wishy-Washys. I also like how it teaches you how to identify people's character.
Anika Seth, age 7