Featured Titles for Kids: 🪄 Awe & The Sorry Seeds
Awe: A Little Word for A BIG Feeling by Jayneen Sanders
Published by Educate2Empower Publishing
World rights available
Age Range: 4 -6
Awe is a little word for a BIG feeling. Awe increases our joy and sense of wonder. It encourages gratefulness and helps us to understand that the world is so much bigger than ourselves.
Feelings of awe contribute to positive mental health, makes us more empathetic and nurtures curiosity.
This beautifully illustrated book will encourage your child to recognise feelings of awe — which can only be beneficial as they embark on life’s journey.
Jayneen Sanders is an experienced author, publisher, elementary school teacher, mother of three and an active advocate for body safety, gender equality and respectful relationship education being taught both in homes and in schools. She has had published over 100 stories for children. Jayneen feels passionately that we can do so much more to keep our children safe by teaching them age-appropriate and empowering prevention education.
The Sorry Seeds by Tina Shepardson
Published by Gnome Road Publishing
World Rights Available
Age Range: 4 - 6
Saying the words "I'm sorry" isn't always easy and sometimes words alone don't feel like enough. But with a courageous heart, finding a way to ask for forgiveness can make even rotten feelings grow into something sweet.
This uplifting story explores the feelings that come with making mistakes, owning them, and learning how to ask others for forgiveness. When first-grader Courtney is caught taking an apple from her neighbor's tree without permission, she wonders how she can make things right again and apologize in a way that shows how she feels in her heart. And since her neighbor is also her teacher, she will have to figure it out by morning. Tossing and turning throughout the night, Courtney realizes it's not always easy to find a way to authentically say she's sorry to someone she cares about. Fortunately, an idea takes root and gives Courtney the courage to bring an apology to fruition.
With illustrations that reflect the warmth and emotional depth of the story, young readers will look to this book as a reminder of the power within themselves to make positive choices even when it feels hard to do so. It's an excellent tool for caregivers and educators to open a discussion on making mistakes and asking for forgiveness, and will be a welcome addition to any library or classroom collection.
⭐ Reviews
"A sweet story that plants good food for thought." ― Kirkus Reviews
"A story with a clear message about owning up to one’s mistakes that is sure to inspire discussion."― Sue Morgan, School Library Journal
!Absolutely adored this beautifully illustrated book that highlights the importance of apologising authentically. We all make mistakes, and Courtney feels terrible about taking her neighbor's apples without asking. The resolution is lovely. The illustrations are fantastic." ― Amazon Review
Tina Shepardson, an award-winning teacher of 33 years, now delights, educates, and inspires children through her books and podcast. Her love for writing began at age 8 with handmade booklets, and today she’s the author of Walkout, The Sorry Seeds, and Canines Unleashed. She hosts the Lil' Leaders Podcast, interviewing kids to celebrate young leaders and promote literacy. When not writing, she enjoys winters in Upstate New York and the Catskills with her husband, daughter, and two Akitas.
