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Tiny Giraffe and the Banana Tree

Adorable Tiny Giraffe and his charming friend, Tiny Llama, love their happy days on Maui—especially their morning breakfast bananas from their own special tree. But when a strange, troubling sound rises from the grove, Tiny Giraffe discovers that something isn’t right. No one seems to know what has happened, and big feelings boil up.

With help from Tiny Llama, the kind, wise, beautiful little girl, and a wonderful new island friend, Tiny Giraffe sets out to understand the mystery. Along the way, he learns an important truth woven into island life itself: that things change, things end, and yet new life and new hope are always beginning again.

Filled with warmth, comfort, and the spirit of aloha, Tiny Giraffe and the Banana Tree gently helps young children explore loss, resilience, and the natural cycle of life—showing that even in sad moments, something beautiful is always waiting to grow. The presence of friends, sharing, and generosity of spirit make the journey more fun, rich, and meaningful.

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Just For Fun Series

A whimsical, old-fashioned Irish fairytale that soothes bedtime jitters with magic, comfort, and wonder.  Passed down through generations, this gentle tale shimmers with the warmth of tradition and the sparkle of a fairy’s touch.

Celebrate the special bond between cousins and the magic of family connection. With gentle humor and tender whimsy, this book teaches children to cherish their cousins and extended family as dear friends.

Explore the big feelings that come with moving to a new home—anxiety, excitement, and hope. Through the eyes of a brave little giraffe, children find comfort, courage, and the reassurance that every new beginning brings its own kind of magic.  

The Divorce Series
 

A gentle, honest picture book that helps children understand and cope with the difficult emotions that come from parental conflict. With reassuring language and comforting illustrations, it reminds kids that their feelings are valid, they are not to blame, and there are many ways to cope. Especially useful for child psychologists, children's therapists, and children's counselors.

Where Do My Brother and Sister Go? is told from the perspective of the little  “ours” child in a blended family or stepfamily, figuring out why my brother and sister aren’t always home. It’s a warm and cheerful look at how love, family, and fun can still grow—even with different schedules!  Another good one for child psychologists, children's therapists, and children's counselors, as well as for parents and grandparents.

This heartfelt story explores the confusing and sometimes overwhelming emotions children may feel when moving between two homes. With honesty and warmth, it helps kids name their feelings, find comfort in routines, and know they’re not alone in what they’re going through.

Celtic Series:  Nature, Magick, and Wonder
 

An Earth Child’s Book of the Year is the original and beloved classic that gently guides children and adults through the sacred Celtic rhythms of Earth's great Wheel of the Year. Treasured by families who honor pagan, druidic, and earth-based traditions—as well as by all those who simply delight in the wisdom and beauty of Nature and Her seasons—with warmth, whimsy, and reverence, readers experience wonder, ritual, and connection with Earth that teaches us all to grow in harmony with Mother Nature.  Wiccan families, Wicca, Wiccan Wheel of the Year, Earth-Based Spirituality, Pagan, Druid

An Earth Child’s Book of Verse is a lyrical companion to An Earth Child’s Book of the Year, filled with poetry and song to celebrate the Wheel of the Year. Perfect for quiet moments and read-alouds, it invites children to connect with the earth and their own magickal rhythms.   Wiccan families, Wicca, Wiccan Wheel of the Year, Earth-Based Spirituality, Pagan, Druid

This sweet story weaves together the cycle of human life and development in harmony with Nature and the seasons.  Suitable for all readers, particularly including those who follow Celtic and earth-based traditions, this story introduces young children to the endless cycle of birth, life, death, and regeneration.   Wiccan families, Wicca, Wiccan Wheel of the Year, Earth-Based Spirituality, Pagan, Druid

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