It's okay to be By: Mike Coombs ... illustrates some new and big emotions young ones encounter as they grow into themselves. It advocates for children to understand that these feelings and experiences are normal, to meet them head on, and it's okay to let them "be". About the Author Mike Coombs was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and received his bachelor's of science degree in Marketing Management from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. A long career in business administration followed. Mike is still learning a lot, especially that it is okay to be thankful. He would like to thank all those who encouraged him throughout the process of creating this book. He and his wife Colleen are the parents of triplet daughters, and now reside in Plymouth, Massachusetts.