Children's Books

n a land locked away in the deepest depths of one's memory Eight year old Essalina is taken on a journey and finds herself confronted with the virtuous and kind and the wickedest of the wicked. The task she has to undertake shifts her world upside down and catapults her into a realm full of strange beings. The quest to outwit the evil Bruxa Ja'rh and the Zangada tribes is a hard one, and would take her on a journey to test her courage and wits. "The silence of the lands The shifting of time The gentle setting of the sun So soon it will be mine.

This is more than a children’s story, it’s a wonderful learning tool and reference book. With easy to follow instructions, you and your child learn together how to get rid of limiting beliefs, past hurts and emotional angst! Along with bright beautiful illustrations, it includes 14 lovable characters with varying issues such as; peer pressure, anxiety and fear, divorce, low self esteem and bullying. The issues are explained in child friendly poems including how each character copes and overcomes their problem using the amazing tool of energy tapping.

Caitlin's Wish is based on a true story. 'Life is good for Caitlin, until her father becomes disabled. Everything changes in Caitlin’s life and she struggles to accept what has happened to her family. She can’t let go of the life she knew before. It seems so unfair! “Why me?” she cries, “Why MY Dad?” She feels so sad and alone. She doesn’t want to upset her family by telling them how she feels. Instead she tells all her troubles to the little robin who sits on her windowsill. Rufus the robin has a plan though! He arranges a magical trip to Fairyland that will change her life forever. This is the story of how Caitlin comes to terms with her Dad’s disability, and learns to be happy again.' “Caitlin’s Wish” was written by Victoria Taylor for her daughter Adele-Caitlin. She was only 2 yrs old when her Dad was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called IH. Initially Adele -Caitlin coped well because she knew no different. However when she started school, she realized that her life was different. She became a very sad little girl. She was too young to access the support networks for young carers, so Victoria wrote this book to help Adele-Caitlin see life from a different perspective. After reading the book she learned to look for the things that her Dad could do, rather than dwell on what he couldn’t do anymore. By focusing on the positive elements in her life, it made it easier to cope with the negative. Caitlin's Wish has been beautifully illustrated by talented artist Claire Wiles and published in the hope that it might help others. 25% of the royalties from every book sold will be going to Crossroads Care and the IH research Foundation. For more information please go to http://www.caitlinswish.co.uk

Have you ever wanted to be more popular? How about have more meaningful relationships with your family and friends? Or would you like all the everyday "drama" with school, friends, and work to just disappear? Then let Drama Is Optional: A Guide For Teens show you how to manage stress and find balance in every aspect of your daily life. As a teenager, it's easy to get sucked into the "drama" of everyday life. But you have a choice as to how it affects you. Through easy-to-understand and candid discussions, author Judee Ausnow touches on the key points you need to help you control your thoughts and reactions in chapters with topics such as: Making Choices, Choosing Forgiveness, Creating Good Relationships, Our Character, and The Secret to Healthy Weight. How you perceive your life dicates how you live it. Learn what it feels like to be proud of yourself, to know that you are living up to your potential, and to discover real happiness. Drama is Optional is your first step to finding your inner success. Below is an email I received from a really great teenager that I wanted to share with the readers of my book, Drama Is Optional: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- When we met, I was 14. Now, I'm going on 16 and it's really crazy how much I have changed since then. I am writing to you because the day after we met, you gave me your book, Drama is Optional. I started reading it back then, but got extremely caught up in school and I didn't do much of any reading for the next year. Well, about a month ago, I picked up the book and decided to start reading it. I could not believe how much I connected with it! I finished it within two days. Already, my life...

The Perils of a Paranormal Preteen: Pete knew there would be a lot more homework in Sixth Grade, but he didn't plan on the reading list including the minds of his teachers and classmates. Knowing what they think can be helpful sometimes, but it also gets complicated - ESPecially when Pete thinks the substitute teacher is planning a big robbery. "Must Read!..The story idea, ingenious, and the writing is laugh-out-loud hilarious..." John Lehman, BookReview.com ***** "...a wonderful debut 'Tween book... a fine addition to your personal library..." Janet Boyer, author of The Back in Time Tarot Book Amazon Top 50 Reviewer "... a lively story about a boy with special abilities... His quick mind and his relationships with his school friends and adults will be an inspiration to children who read this book." Peggie Fedderson, Rhine On-Line: Institute for Consciousness Studies Newsletter - Vol 1(2) 2009 "Reminiscent of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events... heavy on tweeny charm." Kirkus Discoveries Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Silver Medal ForeWord Book of the Year - Finalist BookReview.com - Book of the Month To begin reading Pete's mind, visit http://www.espete.com

A 2010 Mom's Choice Award winner, Aurora of the Northern Lights combines a story of adventure, sprites and magical charms with a subtle message of tolerance. The book follows the journey of Aurora, who is left alone and friendless after losing her parents. But Aurora isn’t the same as everybody else, and as she sets out alone, she finds it hard to find anyone who cares about her story⎯even at Christmastime⎯because of her differences. As her trek continues, Aurora receives three special gifts to keep her safe, along with important clues about her true home. Before it’s over, she’ll encounter a host of bizarre-looking creatures until she winds up at the location of the world’s most famous bearded man. And Santa’s workshop might just be the place Aurora has been searching for... Kids are sure to respond to the adorable figure of Aurora, whimsically drawn elves and other creatures, as well as Hardin’s lyrical prose. Parents and educators will appreciate the important message of tolerating all cultures, which is made without hitting kids over the head with it. The book’s compelling message and gorgeous artwork impressed author Greg Elliot. “Aurora of the Northern Lights could become for a new generation what The Night Before Christmas has been before it: a seasonal classic,” he said.