Mimsy and the Pebbles that Make Hearts Grow (Mimsy and the Pebbles of Time) - Softcover

Covi, Ida

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798991896122

Publisher: iRewild Institute, 2025

Synopsis

Step into a world where the sea whispers secrets, mountains guard treasures, and pebbles hold the wisdom to make hearts grow.

In the breathtaking landscapes of Nova Scotia, join Lucca and Capri as they spend an unforgettable summer with their wise and loving grandmother, Mimsy, and the mysterious Landvaettir, the guardian spirit of the land. Together, they embark on a journey of discovery, uncovering the beauty hidden in nature’s smallest details—a glow in a pebble, the song of the wind, and the quiet miracles that surround them. With every step, their hearts open to the transformative power of nature’s beauty, filling their spirits and inspiring them to share its light with the world.

Let this heartfelt tale remind you: beauty is everywhere, and the more you welcome it, the brighter it blooms—spilling over to fill the world with joy, wonder, and love.

Mimsy and the Pebbles That Make Hearts Grow is a tender journey celebrating the bond between family, the wisdom of nature, and the profound beauty that shapes our lives. Perfect for readers of all ages, this story invites you to see the world through fresh eyes and rediscover the magic waiting just beneath its surface.

And so, with hearts full of wonder and the tender glow of their pebbles, another enchanting chapter in the Mimsy and the Pebbles of Time series unfolds along Nova Scotia’s magical shore!

About this title

About the Author

Ida Covi is an eco-psychologist whose lifelong love of nature inspires every page she writes. As the creator of the Mimsy and the Pebbles of Time series, she invites children into a world where stones remember, forests speak, and magic is simply another way of paying attention.
 
Raised on a farm filled with animals and wild places, Ida grew up believing that nature is a companion, a teacher, and sometimes—if you're very quiet—a storyteller.
 
Her books help young readers rediscover that the Earth is alive with wonder . . . and waiting to be heard.

From the Back Cover

<b>A Note About the Deeper Magic</b><br> <br><i>Mimsy and the Pebbles of Time</i> exists to awaken the <i>moral imagination of the heart</i>&mdash;to remind readers young and old that beauty, love, and reverence are not luxuries, but necessities for a living planet.<br> <br> <br>Through story, children learn not only about nature, but from it: that every leaf listens, every stone remembers, and every act of care ripples through the web of life. These tales are seeds of consciousness&mdash;planting in each reader a wish for a wilder, kinder world.

What These Stories Grow in Children

* Spiritual Connection
Helping children feel the Earth as alive, sacred, and full of quiet wisdom.

* Moral Imagination
Nurturing empathy, gratitude, kindness, and a sense of care for all living beings.

* Aesthetic Wonder
Teaching children to see beauty not just with their eyes, but with their hearts.

* Intergenerational Bonding
Weaving together the curiosity of children and the gentle wisdom of elders.

* Inner Wildness
Encouraging presence, authenticity, and joy — the true ways we belong to the world.

From the Inside Flap

These stories are written for anyone, young or old, who has ever felt that trees have thoughts, oceans collect secrets in every tide, animals tell their stories without words, and pebbles whisper to those who listen. If that's you, welcome. You've found your way home.

Edition details

• Publisher: iRewild Institute
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798991896122
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Desembrana Daniel
• Number of pages: 51