Featured Titles for Kids: Mighty Thankful & My Magical Mindset
Mighty Thankful by Daniel Georges
Published by My Crazy Stories
World rights available
Age Range: 4 -8
A mischievous kid. A caring babysitter. An unforgettable lesson in gratitude.
Jimmy is fortunate to have plenty, but he isn't aware of it. In the care of Cherry, a new babysitter, Jimmy embarks on his usual antics: GOING MIGHTY WILD! Cherry's gentle, unexpected wisdom will open his eyes to the true meaning of gratitude—for not every child has the same blessings he takes for granted.
With playful storytelling and a heartwarming lesson, Mighty Thankful encourages kids to appreciate and respect what they have, while also introducing important values and themes like empathy, kindness, parents' unconditional love, immigration, and economic differences—all presented in a gentle way children can understand.
This book will help your kids to
Practice gratitude, thankfulness, and kindness
Respect family, food, and belongings
Appreciate parents' love and sacrifices
Feel empathy for children from different cultures and backgrounds
Understand immigration and economic differences in a kid-friendly way
Embrace multicultural diversity
Realize that joy binds all children, no matter where they come from
Packed with values and vibrant illustrations, Mighty Thankful is an inspiring and essential addition to any child's library. Perfect for storytime at home, classroom read-alouds, or as a meaningful Thanksgiving gift, this children's picture book sparks memorable conversations about gratefulness and reminds kids that: Respect is the best way to be thankful!
Daniel Georges passionately creates picture books that resonate with his understanding of the complexity of growing up. His quirky MY CRAZY STORIES series supports young readers in developing a deeper emotional awareness and self-confidence to better deal with the world surrounding them. Daniel's books won the attention and endorsement of juvenile literature supporting organizations among which the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation and the Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation Dubai. He also won the Purple Dragonfly Award for best picture book given by Story Monsters Ink Magazine, the renowned Children's books literary resource for teachers and school librarians across the USA.
My Magical Mindset by Allison Joy
Published by Boys Town Press
World Rights Available
Age Range: 4 - 6
What does June Bug do when she’s scared? When worry makes her heart race and tummy hurt? When the thoughts in her head say she’s not good enough? When she feels sad and alone? She listens to her body and then turns on her magical mindset.
June Bug uses a magical mindset to calm down, focus, and solve problems. Her magical mindset tells her she is strong, she is smart, and she is loved! It gives her courage, too. And June Bug needs all the grit she can muster because her family has moved to a new town, and now she is the new kid in school.
Anxious but excited about her first day, June Bug is full of questions: Will I make friends? Will I like the school lunch? Will there be homework? Will I make the soccer team? Will I like my teacher?
As she walks up to the school door, June Bug can feel the pounding of her heart and the bubbling of her gut. She knows she needs to relax, so she uses her magical mindset to tell herself, “I can calm down.” Then, slowly, she quietly counts to ten, breathing in and out with each number. Her heart rate slows, her stomach settles, and then she bravely goes inside.
My Magical Mindset shows the power of positive thinking and introduces young readers to valuable coping skills, including silent counting, birthday cake breathing, drawing and coloring, positive self-talk, and asking for help.
With vibrant illustrations and a heroine who is authentic and relatable, debut author and school counselor Allison Joy offers young readers simple and concrete strategies to help them regulate their emotions and be their best selves. A special page written specifically for parents and educators offers practical tips for helping kids develop and use their own magical mindsets.
Extend the learning from the story with corresponding Downloadable Activities!
Reviews
"My Magical Mindset is a heartwarming and empowering story that beautifully captures the emotional challenges many children face – from nervous first days to moments of loneliness, anger, and fear. As an elementary school counselor, I am always looking for resources that help children build emotional resilience and self-regulation skills in a relatable, accessible way. This book does exactly that.
The vibrant illustrations, gentle storytelling, and actionable lessons make My Magical Mindset a perfect read-aloud for classrooms, small-group discussions, or one-on-one counseling sessions. It opens the door to meaningful conversations and encourages children to believe in their own inner strength and emotional growth. This book will have a permanent place on my office bookshelf – and in the hearts of many students."—Kathryn Lopez, M.S.Ed, School Counselor
“As a therapist, I am always looking for fun ways to teach kids about mindset and managing their emotions. June Bug’s journey through a difficult transition teaches kids that it’s ok to have big emotions, but they can also use their mindset to feel better. This is a fantastic resource for therapists and parents that kids will love!”—Missy Blackmer, LMHC, LMFT
Allison Joy is an elementary school counselor with a passion for creating fun and engaging materials to inspire students to believe in themselves. A veteran counselor, she weaves meaningful lessons within whimsical stories to help children thrive. My Magical Mindset is her debut picture book. She lives in Indiana with her husband, four daughters, and two dogs.
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The Fairies - Petal & Nettle and the Big Birthday Surprise
By Kirstie Watson, Illustrations by Tilia Rand-Bell
Welcome to the magical world of Petal & Nettle!
Petal is planning a SPECIAL birthday surprise for her best fairy friend, Nettle. In an effort to be ‘very thoughtful', she forgoes MAGIC in favour of doing it ALL herself - the hard way.
When Petal finds EVERYTHING she needs just lying around, she can't believe her luck. Surely no one will mind her taking them without asking... will they?
It's set to be an unforgettable birthday surprise... and not JUST for Nettle!
Why you should check out this title
Purple Dragonfly Awards 2022: 1st Place - Best Illustrations
Purple Dragonfly Awards 2022: Honourable mention - Best Picture Books 5 & YoungerA feel-good tale about friendship, forgiveness, and why it's not a good idea to take other people's things without asking.
The story is brought to life through the award-winning, beautiful illustrations by Tilia Rand-Bell.
Includes a download link to a FREE printable activity pack for use at home or school.
Perfect for readers 4-6.
Reviews
"A sweet modern fable with characters who're instantly loveable. The illustrations are a vibrant riot of colour and magic - perfect for capturing the joy of a birthday party. I also love the fact that there's representation of a boy fairy - something rarely seen in picture books. Big thumbs up." —The Little Literary Society
Tilia Rand-Bell is a children’s book illustrator with several years' experience creating and producing a range of unique and vibrant illustrations for children's markets and commercial businesses. She works with authors and brand managers to create work which connects a child's vivid imagination to the author's story or brand. Tilla's client list includes the BBC, Benchmark Education, Little Passports, New Frontier, Campbell Books, Hatchet Publishing and more!
Kirstie Watson is an award-winning children's author-publisher whose popular Witch's Cat series has captivated young readers around the world and has been translated into multiple languages. Kirstie's funny, engaging stories champion messages of resilience, perseverance and self-belief, resonating with children, parents and teachers alike.
