Have you ever noticed that children have a unique connection to the divine?Want to explore the connection to spirituality with your children or students?Learn the ancient wisdom of the chakra system and its role in the body. What happens when your chakras are imbalanced?Give children tools to recognize their imbalances and mindful practices to heal themselves. So that they learn to heal themselves. A useful resource on energy healing for children for parents, teachers and yogis! Read more

Get Ready for an Exhilarating Rollercoaster Ride Through Strange History!Are you searching for a gift that will light up your child's eyes, spark their imagination, and provide endless hours of fun?Well, Look no further."Captivating Stories for Curious Kids: Unbelievable Tales From History, Science and the Strange World We Live In" is the book you’ve been searching for.This book is chock-full of enthralling nonfiction short stories that will not only pique your kids curiosity but also sharpen their minds.A wide variety of topics with chapters including epic adventures in history, wacky science experiments, weird technology and crazy animal encounters that are sure to keep your children engaged.It’s the perfect gift for boys and girls of ages 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, tweens and even teens.More than just a book; it's a portal to lands of scientific wonders, historical enigmas, and unexpected heroes.So why settle for something normal when you can offer a universe of discovery?Ready to Unravel the Most Mind-Boggling Tales? Here’s a sneak peek at whats inside:Ever heard of the city in France that couldn't stop dancing? Introducing “The Dancing Plague”.Why is there an island in Japan completely overrun by rabbits?Find out about the desert stones in Death Valley that mysteriously move on their own.Unveil the curious case of the immortal jellyfish that refused to die.Birds vs. humans: who won the wackiest war in Australia?Popsicles: the mistake that invented the treat we all love.And much, much moreDive into these riveting nonfiction stories as well as many more - every page turns your child into an explorer, each story a stepping stone to a world of wonder.So what are you waiting for? Scroll up, and hit that "Buy Now" button now! Read more

When a poor devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes “One Mass” on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the gigantic wedding cakes made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of paper representing the true worth of a mass. Luminous old-world watercolor paintings grace the interior of the book and gold foil artwork lends an air of solemnity and sacred beauty to the story. This has been a best-selling children's book since it was first published. It us often made into plays for catechises, or used in homilies, and read on YouTube, and on private sites and channels. Read more

2023 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards WinnerA wise and colorful collection of ten Buddhist fables, this modern telling of ancient Indian stories, centering around animals and nature, teaches vibrant and timeless life lessons. (Ages 4-8)Long ago, the Buddha told his followers Jataka Tales, or “birth stories,” about the many lifetimes he lived before he was born as Prince Siddhartha. In this beautiful retelling of ten such stories, the Buddha is introduced as the Queen of the Dogs, a loyal Parrot, a mischievous Monkey, a wise Lion, a brave Forest Owlet, and more. Each story conveys important morals that are short, sweet, and to the point, giving children a handful of useful lessons to apply to their lives, like “Always try to do the right thing, even when no one else is watching.” These tales are brought to life with stunning and dreamlike illustrations  by Sonali Zohra (illustrator of Ashoka the Fierce), exploring in vivid detail how one’s actions affect others; the importance of kindness; the strength of friendship; the value of thoughtful decisions; and the importance of letting go and learning to forgive. With a beautiful paper-over-board package to tie it all together, this book will serve as a timeless and treasured offering for both children and adults. Read more

A gift edition treasury of over 50 stories from the Buddha at Bedtime books, ancient Buddhist tales retold for children alongside summaries and meditations.Discover over 50 magical retellings of ancient Buddhist storiesBuilding on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautifully illustrated treasury brings together tales from three classic collections: Buddha at Bedtime, The Buddha's Apprentice at Bedtime and Calm Buddha at Bedtime.Transport your child into a world of enchantment and uncover easy-to-understand Buddhist messages through the adventures of delightful characters like the Brave Little Parrot, the Gentle Dragon or the Grateful Bull. In addition to these stories, you will find lessons on the art of meditation, advice on how to become more mindful and a selection of soothing, guided visualizations.Make this book a part of your regular bedtime routine and give your child the tools they need to be calm and relaxed before sleep and as they go about their day. Read more

Spirituality & Practice "Best Books of 2021" Award WinnerBank Street College of Education "The Best Children’s Books of the Year" Moonbeams Children’s Book Awards "Best Illustrator" Silver Winner Two sisters discover the power of love and the true meaning of compassion in this princess-adventure story based on an ancient Chinese tale.Miao Shan isn't your typical princess. She likes to spend her time quietly meditating with the creatures of the forest or having adventures with dragons and tigers. Miao Shan's heart is so full of love that her dream is to spread happiness throughout the land and help people endlessly. But her father has other plans for her--he intends to have her married and remain in the palace. With the help of her little sister Ling, Miao Shan escapes and begins her journey to discover the true meaning of compassion.During their adventure, Ling and Miao Shan are eventually separated. Ling must overcome doubts, fears, and loneliness in order to realize what her sister had told her all along--that love is the greatest power in the world. After the sisters' reunion, Miao Shan realizes her true calling as Kuan Yin, the goddess of compassion. A princess-adventure story like none other, this ancient Chinese tale of the world's most beloved Buddhist hero is a story of sisterhood, strength, and following your own path. Read more

How can we raise stronger, positive, confident kids? With the power of positive words, a positive mindset, in a positive environment!From the moment our kids arrive, they hear how cute they are....because they are. But what if they also learned from an early age that they are strong, kind, grateful and creative?And So Much More gives kids powerful words to say about themselves like "My arms give loving hugs", My mind grows wiser", "I am grateful for who I am and all who love me".Kids will:Learn how to affirm what they love about themselves.Gain a positive vocabulary to express what they appreciate about others.Create positive body image, connecting words like "strong", "thoughtful", "kind" to their physical bodies.Be engaged and entertained while being educated.Learn to express their emotions and values.A Bedtime Ritual--Gratitude and AffirmationsReconnect with your child at the end of the day using the inspiring phrases in And So Much More. Foster family connection and soothe nighttime anxiety by taking a moment for gratitude and confidence-building before bed. Looking for a diverse children's book? We set out to create a book that includes everyone. Every family is beautiful and worthy. Set in a vibrant city adorned with colorful art,  And So Much More celebrates the true melting pot of cultures, families, generations and body types.A great gift for any occasion, And So Much More is especially fitting for a baby shower, birthday, baptism or graduation. Great for ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade.  If your bookshelf includes titles like Zen Pig, Seeds and Trees, I Love You More and Listening With My Heart, And So Much More will be a welcome addition encouraging kids to love themselves and others from the inside out. From head to toe, heart and soul, And So Much More helps kids know they aren't "just cute" but imaginative, powerful, loving little people. Read more

Award-winning author Minh Lê and New York Times bestselling illustrator Chan Chau team up for a fun and enlightening graphic novel about one kid’s journey to finding inner peace and belonging. Perfect for fans of Measuring Up and New Kid. When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he’s stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking—and no video games!—for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse? However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them the Jataka tales—the stories of the Buddha’s many past lives—Bình takes a fantastical dive into his imagination and starts to see himself in these stories. Will he retreat further into himself, or will he emerge from the weekend open to change? With any luck, these next few days will prove more enlightening than he thought. Read more

A new story for children from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh: a young boy named Minh goes on a journey to find the Buddha, only to discover the Buddha is in each one of usMinh loves going to the temple with his parents. Everyone is nice to him there as they go about their daily work. But his favorite part of the temple is the Buddha statue. He is very impressed by all of the bananas, mangoes, and other fruits that people leave for the Buddha. He imagines that the Buddha must really like all of those fruits! To Minh, the Buddha statue is the Buddha.As Minh grows up, eventually he realizes that the Buddha statue isn't actually the Buddha. But if the statue isn't the Buddha, then what is? Where is the Buddha? With his characteristic insight, sincerity, and sense of humor, Thich Nhat Hanh guides young readers through a charming tale of discovery, beginning in India with the story of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha, and then on to Vietnam with Minh and his quest. Includes a section at the end of the book on How to Be a Buddha, with basic breathing exercises and meditations for children. Read more

From the coauthor of Salt in His Shoes Deloris Jordan comes a comforting book of prayers collected from faiths and cultures all over the world.From cultures and countries near and far, this collection of more than twenty poems and prayers selected especially to share with children affirms the wonder and beauty of all things great and small in our world. Whether it be the flowers in spring, the wind and the rain, the wide sunset sky or friends and family who we hold dear, there are many reasons to give thanks for the world we live in. Read more

A lighthearted story about the consequences of rash decisions and the importance of problem solving, responsibility, and acceptance for kids ages 4-8.Told in rhyming couplets, The Barefoot King recounts the story of a young king named Creet who rules a land where people walk around with bare feet. Easily distracted, one day King Creet stubs his toe on a rock and is shocked by the pain. Never wanting to experience that discomfort again, the king decides to cover his whole kingdom in leather, with unfortunate consequences.This short and playful story helps parents discuss concepts of acceptance, awareness, and responsibility with kids. Seeing the consequences of King Creet's decision, kids will learn to navigate challenges in their own lives and the opportunities for growth that obstacles provide. A short "reader's guide" accompanies the story, aiding parents and teachers in discussions of how to handle life's bumps with conscious breaths and mindful steps. Read more

The story of Prince Siddhartha’ s transformation from a restless man to an enlightened one enchants both kids and adults alike. This beautifully illustrated book introduces the little ones to Buddha, the enlightened one, and his ideologies. The magical combination of vibrant illustrations, simple language and age-appropriate content makes this book fun and engaging for children to read. The book is rich with wisdom, knowledge and is highly enjoyable for the young readers. Read more

18 illustrated bedtime stories drawn from the Buddhist folk tradition, for parents to read aloud to their children—with inspiring lessons to make their little ones happier and wiser   In a series of delightful stories, practicing Buddhist and master storyteller Dharmachari Nagaraja conveys basic life lessons that will help children develop their personality, deal with their anxieties, and find peace and confidence as they grow up. Each story explores themes from the Eightfold Path—Buddhism’s practical route to a happy life—and includes topics such as:   • Speaking in a kind and truthful manner • Behaving with compassion • Thinking selflessly and avoiding the pitfalls of egotism.   Inside, you’ll also find:• Affirmations that complement the positive message of each story • Superb, specially commissioned illustrations • A helpful introduction on the value of Buddhist principles for kids (and their parents!)   Although providing gentle guidance on the art of living well, each story is also compelling in its own right as it introduces characters, settings, and events that will enchant the little ones. With charming illustrations and empowering messages, The Buddha’s Apprentice at Bedtime shows how visualization, imaginative thinking, and even first steps in meditation can help to nurture young minds and hearts. Read more

"Starting today, you have the power to change your thoughts, words, and actions, and you will see that good Karma will quickly find you."Two young brothers are the best of friends (most of the time). Like most siblings, they argue and fight, getting into trouble and blaming each other. After a series of unfortunate events and a few bad choices, they are introduced to a new friend, Karma, who just may be the one to blame. But who is Karma and is it really her fault when things don't go their way? Can she teach the brothers that they alone have the power to shape their happiness and determine their own path?Our Best Friend Karma is guaranteed to teach us all a timeless lesson that the goodness we put out into the world will come right back to each of us in unexpected ways. It will teach your little ones that they are responsible for making good choices. Why Readers are loving Our Best Friend Karma:Adults talk so often about Karma, but there are hardly ANY children's books to help kids understand the concept.Karma teaches kids to take responsibility for their words, thoughts, and actions.It teaches kids the importance of positivity.It teaches kids to be mindful of their thoughts, words, and actions.It helps kids understand that they can shape their own happiness.Grab your copy today and help instill positivity in your children and in the world around us. This book is truly a first of its kind and can spark some really important conversations about making good choices, saying kind words, doing good deeds, and thinking good thoughts.Reviews are in!"Our Best Friend Karma is a great read that shows what a book should have: an excellent presentation, positive messages, attention to detail, a narrative directed at its audience, and especially with all the love of the author reflected on every page." -Reader's FavoriteAbout the Author:Kimberly Hirsch lives in southern Utah with her husband, Tim, two sons, Jaxson and Zachary, and their Westie, Jimmy, but her home is still New England where she was born and raised. Kimberly taught elementary school for ten years in Nevada, before becoming a mom. As a child, she dreamed about being an author. She would “self-publish” stories and show them to her teachers and her family. Kimberly has a passion for reading, healthy and natural living, baking, and being a boy mom. Website: www.KimberlyHirschAuthor.com Read more

Are you tired of yelling at your kids? Do your children still ignore you and defy your instructions, even though you are constantly trying to discipline them?There’s a reason for that!The reason isn’t that you have especially unruly kids, or that you are a bad mother. No!The real reason that your kids do not listen to you is because you aren’t handling the situation right!When you want to discipline your kids, or when you want them to listen to you, yelling is the worst path that you can take.To make your children pay attention to you, listen to you or care about what you are saying, YOU CANNOT YELL AT THEM!Your kids need to be handled with care and precision, and you need to manage every crisis in a calm and peaceful manner. How?You’re going to find all the answers in this guided journal and workbook.In this book, you’ll find out:Why you might be yelling at your kids.Why you aren’t able to communicate peacefully with your children, and for what reasons.What could be your personal triggers for getting angry and how you can deal with it.How to deal with children who simply refuse to listen to you.What kinds of frustrations do mothers regularly face with parenting, and how to deal with them.How you can give your kids ‘warnings’ to make them behave better, and how they work.How to set up ‘time-outs’ effectively for your kids and yourself in times of a crisis.Why you need to be silent instead of yelling at your kids, and finallyHow you can manage your expectations for your children, and what to expect from them.In short, this guided journal and workbook will help you to keep your anger and your frustration in check, and stop you from yelling at your kids to make the situation worse.The best part: you’ll be able to plan and write down the right words to motivate yourself, using the tone and the vocabulary that suits you the most, instead of reading someone else’s ideas on perfect parenting.Your own idea of becoming the best mother, in your own words, for the wellbeing of your own children and family. Read more

Wake up, it’s Holi!Sameer and his family are preparing to celebrate Holi and the beginning of spring! Scrumptious sweet and savory treats fill platters, and a rainbow of powdered colors is set out. Everyone is ready for the bright and messy festivities ahead.But young Sameer gets nervous seeing his sisters start throwing colors and water balloons at each other. Noticing Sameer’s fears and wanting him to celebrate in the bright and messy colors of spring, his family comes up with a silly solution...Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Holi. Complete with a glossary of Hindu words and delicious recipes. Read more

A story for kids ages 4–8 about a young girl and her encounters with a dog that teaches her friendship, presence, loss, and bravery.This story follows a young girl named Sophie and a sweet old dog who cross paths in the midst of a storm. “Breathing in, I am safe; breathing out, I am free,” Sophie repeats again and again to remind herself and the "old one" to stay present and brave when feeling scared or unsettled. In helping each other through their fears, a deep kinship is formed that makes a lasting impact on Sophie’s life. Read more