“Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.”
Lewis Carroll
Space Creatures by Barbara Weisberg
Space Creatures is an enchanting addition to children’s literature. Ms. Weisberg, author of three previous children’s books, has perfectly captured the whimsy of a child’s view of the world — in this case, the role of being an “Earthling” on this wonderful planet. Part science and part a study in self-awareness, Space Creatures tells a story of exploring the world, our Earth, and also introduces the idea of being part of a larger whole — the grandness of the Cosmos and our place in it.
The Pudgy Squirrel by Markus De Vries
A marvelous little gem of a children’s book, written and illustrated by German author, Markus de Vries. Importantly, this slim volume tackles important issues of mental health, such as depression, anxiety and addiction, in simple language to which a child can relate. Through following the adventures of our hero Squirrel, the child is introduced to a variety of animal friends who are suffering obstacles until Pudgy helps them in small ways.
Tai Chi for Kids, by Stuart Alve Olsen
With this book children can experience the numerous health, learning, and social benefits of tai chi- focused attention; enhanced creativity, imagination, self-confidence; and improved balance, circulation, and overall health–through the eight simple exercises introduced in Tai Chi for Kids.
Quest For The Crystal Castle, by Dan Millman
“A hero’s journey for children, this book reveals to young readers the confidence, kindness and power within us to overcome the obstacles that lie in our path.”
My Guardian Angel, by Samara Anjelae, Martha Elizabeth Ferguson – illustrator
This is the perfect all-occasion gift for children and adults. The book stimulates imagination and creativity while fostering love and optimism. Other titles in the Wonder Window series include My Fairy Godmother and My Magical Mermaid.
Prince Siddartha Colouring Book, by Jonathan Landaw, Lara Brooke and Janet Brooke
Children can color this story of universal love and compassion.
Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt (Kids Can Press, Toronto and Happy Cat Books, London – 2006). This book is popular with those learning to read (and with teenagers). You could see this as Kundalini for Kids: “Scaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree … The unknown can be a scary place for a squirrel.” But finally everything changes for him… “He feels overjoyed! Adventurous! Carefree! Alive! Until he lands in a bush…” This is a nutty book, a modern classic.