My Illustrated Books
A Fun Book
Created by a mom who just wants to have fun but is too tired, "A Fun Book" is a book about everything but also nothing at all. This book won't teach you the alphabet or the cornerstones of mathematics. This book will bring out the giggles and imaginations that run wild just in time for bed. It will invite the youngest readers to create the adventure they want, whatever it may be, for a fleeting moment that lasts just long enough to fill their bucket before settling in for sleep. This book is sweet, strange, silly, and best of all, short.
How We Thrive
Overwhelmed and overworked―and caring for kids who feel the same?
We weren′t made to live like this: It′s time to start "rehumaning" childhood and our lives.
Right now, kids and adults are trying to thrive amid the daily grind, addictive technology, crowded calendars, and rising uncertainty. It′s an impossible task―and it′s taking a toll.
Bestselling author Stephanie Malia Krauss offers a lifeline. With her signature blend of relatable storytelling and deeply researched insights, How We Thrive explores 14 timeless human essentials of body, mind, heart, and spirit that safeguard health and humanity―things like play, wonder, belonging, and creativity that have sustained humans for millennia. Inside, you′ll find
Wisdom from 100+ leading experts in health, neuroscience, psychology, and human development
Inspiring success stories from schools, summer camps, and community programs
Science-backed strategies to counter overwhelm and support well-being at every stage of life
Rehumaning practices that work wherever you are, in as little as one minute
Beautiful illustrations and sketchnotes that make complex ideas memorable and meaningful
Reflection prompts and real-life examples that inspire and motivate change
How We Thrive reveals time-honored truths about what matters most―and shows how reclaiming the innate essentials changes everything. When the frenzied pace of modern life threatens to deplete you and the kids in your life, this book equips you to fight back and reclaim who you were born to be.
Cooper’s Comics
Meet Cooper, a little boy with a big imagination! With his trademark red sneakers and floppy hair, Cooper sees the world in his own unique way. Even though his older brother is often too busy to pay attention, Cooper never stops dreaming and drawing. For him, every day is a new adventure waiting to be discovered.
Step into Cooper's colorful universe, where imagination knows no limits. Through vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming story, readers will be reminded of the boundless creativity and resilience of childhood. Join Cooper as he shows everyone the true power of dreams and the magic that happens when you dare to be yourself. It's a journey full of friendship, family, and the joy of seeing the world through a different lens. This is a story that inspires little dreamers to keep dreaming, because sometimes, dreams really do come true.
Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive
In a world that seems to grow more unpredictable and challenging by the day, how can we increase learning and joy for children while offering them much-needed support?
Uncertainty and disruption have created a youth mental health crisis that requires all hands on deck. This urgently needed guidebook offers comprehensive and scientifically-grounded methods you can use to support young people’s well-being, no matter what obstacles they face. Written by an expert with decades of experience in education, youth development, and social work, this timely and timeless resource includes:
10 practices that can prevent and address mental health challenges and enable young people to thrive
Strategies for taking care of kids while also taking care of yourself
Information on the most pressing issues youth face, from nurturing healthy relationships to building community and belonging
Key takeaways and reflection questions for individual use and group discussion as well as "Try Now" sections with tips and tools that can be used immediately
Providing essential information, practical advice, stories, and time-tested strategies to help kids live and learn, Whole Child, Whole Life is required reading for anyone who is working with, caring for, or raising young people.