"Robby is passing forward important lessons for parents and kids."

Now available online at thebookpatch.com, Robby Hoffman's first book "Try on New Hats" is a story about a group of kids struggling to figure out who they are and how to fit in. Robby has found his voice; Uncle XOQ (pronounced ZOK). After years of parenting, coaching, teaching and mentoring, Robby set out to develop a unique character who shows up anywhere and everywhere sharing simple wisdom that sheds new light on normal situations.  If we're fortunate along the way we meet someone like Uncle XOQ, a teacher, a parent, a friend, who has a huge impact on our development. To make him more fascinating and universal, Robby has written Uncle XOQ's back story. This jolly guy is Santa's long lost brother. While Santa's efforts have a potential after-effect of spoiling children, Uncle XOQ inspires children to discover their own gifts.

In this first book in the Uncle XOQ series, Uncle XOQ encourages kids to find their voice. He suggests a simple but profound solution. Uncle XOQ knows that identity and talents are often hidden by insecurities and/or undiscovered because of a lack of nurturing, guidance and education.   Uncle XOQ helps these kids build self-esteem. He knows confident children grow up to be a positive force.  Click here to buy "Uncle XOQ: Try on New Hats"  Uncle XOQ knows that the happiest and most successful people contribute to their community by being aware of who they are, by being conscious about their footprint and by being accountable and honest in all their relationships.