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This radiant collection of prayers is a sequel to Prayers on My Pillow and was originally written by a mother for her twelve-year-old daughter, Julia. The author was concerned that they no longer talked as much as they used to, so she began leaving a verse on Julia's pillow each night. These heartfelt supplications quickly spread outward, touching the hearts of Julia's younger sister and friends, and continuing to expand in ever-widening circles. These simple yet profound prayers are available for everyone to enjoy and reflect upon.

More Prayers On My Pillow - Words of Comfort and Hope for Girls on the Journey to Self

These simple yet profound prayers are available for everyone to enjoy and reflect upon. Written from the perspective of a girl growing into womanhood, nearly one hundred and fifty prayers encourage girls to seek strength within themselves to overcome challenges, find solace, and make amends with loved ones. They promote the values of self-assurance and independence while celebrating the joys and difficulties of being a girl. Each prayer is a tender expression of faith, creating a safe and personal space for girls to reflect, grow, and simply be themselves.

Prayers On My Pillow - Inspirations for Girls on the Threshold of Change

One of the deepest, most loving family relationships is between mother & daughter. But it can also be fraught with tension & conflict, especially when girls reach adolescence. You can use your spiritual nature as a common meeting ground where relationships can be transformed & healed with simple connections that will last a lifetime. By providing space for you to write down your feelings on a variety of topics, this book becomes a connection, a gift to your child, & a tribute to your love for her. Guides you to a greater understanding of the connections you & your daughter can make.

The Mother Daughter Circle - Making Lifelong Connections With Your Teenager

This stunningly illustrated book written in rhyme goes through each ABC and shows different animals wearing masks. It was written and illustrated in 2020 during the pandemic and is now used by Childrens' Hospitals nationwide. There is also a Spanish Version. This was the first book of Celia Straus' to be published by Leschenault Press.

If an Elephant Can Wear A Mask So Can You - Animal ABCs

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BoBo is an orphaned baby elephant who lives in a Sanctuary in Kenya. His most treasured possession is his red blanketi (Swahili for blanket) which he sleeps with.  His new best friend, Iris, a wise Egret teaches him about sharing and how to be kind to his new friends, especially Pika Pika, when she wants to hold his red blanket. This is the third book of the BoBo and Iris series exploring the life skills learned by toddlers and pre-schoolers and the themes of endangered African wildlife. Royalties are donated to global charities dedicated to saving elephants and other endangered species.

BoBo and the Red Blanket

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BoBo is an orphaned elephant who lives in a Sanctuary in Kenya. His new best friend, Iris a wise and whimsical Egret, teaches him how to survive and thrive in his new elephant family.  This is the first in the BoBo and Iris book series which explores the life skills learned by toddlers and pre schoolers and the themes of endangered wildlife. All royalties are donated to global charities dedicated to saving elephants and other species.

BoBo Finds A Friend

Livy is a honey bee who spends her days gathering nectar & pollen from flowers with other worker bees. But Livy runs into trouble when her determination to express who she really is and what she values in life runs counter to the other bees in the hive. Ultimately she is called before the Queen Bee to plead her case.   For children of all ages, Livy Bee explores the courage it takes to stand up for who you are as well as giving a thorough education on the nature of honey bees and the critical contribution they make to our environment through pollination of earth's flowering plants. 24 pp

Livy Little Honey Bee

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