The Magic of Roots and Stars: A Tale of Strength and Hope - Softcover

Alessandra, Debra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0989521311 ISBN 13: 9780989521314

Publisher: Star Sapphire Press LLC, 2015

Synopsis

A story to empower children who may live with someone other than their biological mother.

The Magic of Roots and Stars: a tale of strength and hope, is a beautifully illustrated story which follows the journey of Amber, the seed pod, as she faces her unique set of challenges to gain a well-earned measure of happiness in the simple place she calls home.

The Magic of Roots and Stars:

• Appeals to children and adults who learn to make peace with ‘what is’ so they can see the richness that they may already have in their lives.
• Helps children recognize the transformative power of love.
• Celebrates the rare combination of resilience and fortitude in the face of an unexpected life.
• Brings home the message that adverse circumstances are not a reflection of their beauty and worth.

Under the canopy of stars, Amber learns important lessons of peace and belonging, while living the extraordinary life of an ordinary beech tree. She inhales the profound knowledge of not only who matters, but what matters in the life she is destined to live.

About this title

About the Author

Debra Alessandra, educator, consultant, counselor, mother, and grandmother has spent most of her adult life in the company of children. With a double major in Sociology and Elementary Education, her career path has been two fold as well. Both in the field of education and addiction, Alessandra's heart is open to the needs of children. She has a knack for helping them feel valued and important. Whether in the classroom or engaging with children and families in recovery, this life long work has inspired her materials. Alessandra continues to create more materials from her home in sunny south Florida. She enjoys sharing inspiring messages for children that are simple, innocent, and truthful

To date they include;

12 Steps 12 Stories Spiritual messages of recovery for children and the child in you - to assist children and families who are navigating the path of recovery

The Magic of Roots and Stars -  to encourage children who live with someone other than their biological mother. 

My Journal A Quiet Practice - to offer children a way too engage in self discovery using a lighthearted format. 

The Wonder of You - to capture the universal anticipation and excitement of a new family member and let children know their value 

From the Back Cover

Amber does not live with her mother. She lives with her grandparents. The one thing she knows for sure is that she feels safe near them. She is certain they love her a lot. Even though she's a little different from most of the other trees, her grandparents assure her she is special. With their encouragement, Amber finds a way to make peace with her unexpected life. She grows to learn a few life lessons: You can't always choose where you live and love comes in all shapes and sizes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Star Sapphire Press LLC
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0989521311
• ISBN 13: 9780989521314
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56