What is the Magic of the Magic Fingers? by Michael Lambert is a heartwarming family read-together book that transforms a simple hand into a powerful teaching tool for children. Through charming storytelling and vivid illustrations, each of the five fingers comes to life with its own personality, teaching essential moral values that will shape your child's character for years to come.
The Pointer Finger shows direction and points out what matters. It teaches children the importance of honesty, integrity, and always telling the truth.
Mike Lambert is a multifaceted person whose life is defined by a singular pursuit: finding the "Magic" in the discipline of the craft. Whether at 10,000 feet in a cockpit, behind a keyboard in the world of high-tech, playing and writing music, or on the mats of the Dojo, Mike's journey is one of depth over distance.
Now the Dojo Cho of Upstate Aikido, Mike has dedicated over twenty years to the study of Budo. A Black Belt in Aikido, he views the martial arts not merely as a set of physical techniques, but as a gateway to Zanshin (awareness) and Mushin (presence) principles he applies to every facet of his life.
Before his time on the mats, Mike found his rhythm in the world of music. As a professional musician, he traveled the world and worked alongside legendary figures in the industry. It was on these stages and in these studios that he first learned the value of the "learning moment" the realization that whether you are hitting a note or a perfect throw, mastery requires a departure from ego and a commitment to the practice.
Mike is the author of the children's book What is the Magic of the Magic Fingers, which transformed nighttime family rituals into lessons on chivalry. Soon he will share the gift of learning with his students, his family, and his readers with his new book: Kai and the Seven Virtues of Peace. He lives with the belief that life is a path of constant refinement, and that every moment is an opportunity to either learn or to serve.