Logan and Luna's family live in the big city where everything is rushed and busy. On the weekends, they love to visit Grandpa at his serene lake house by the woods. Together, Logan and Luna sneak away from Grandpa's house and discover an incredible secret in the woods that will change their lives forever. Join Logan and Luna as they explore the vibrant world of reading and adventure.
"The story of Logan and Luna, two siblings who love to dream, will appeal to children and the adults who read to them. My hope is that it encourages everyone to live in a world where reality can be just as magical as fiction! "
-- Maggy Williams, author, I'm Mixed and Celia and the Glue Man
"Let your imagination run free on this nature filled story where two siblings discover the hidden secret of the magic tree."
-- S.R Jamiro Villaruel, author, It's Raining Clouds
"Hanif's debut children's book, Logan and Luna Find the Magic Tree, is a delight. The magic tree comes to life for young readers sharing the joy of stories with their own families, just as it has for Logan and Luna. A touching story about the power of imagination bringing together today's busy families."
-- Serena Agusto-Cox, poet, Poetic Book Tours and Savvy Verse & Wit blog
"Cristina Hanif captures the reader's interest as soon as you begin reading. The family's life in the city sounds like your own, and you know there must be something even better to come. As a teacher, I love the special bond that Logan and his grandfather have, especially since it involves their love of reading. This would be a great book to read."
-- Cindy Watkins, kindergarten teacher at Diamond Elementary
"This story encourages children to believe in themselves, adults to hold on to the magic of imagination and for us all to open our eyes to a world of possibilities."
-- Jenna Halstad, 1st grade teacher at Diamond Elementary
From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com
Cristina was born and raised in Santiago de Compostela, a small village in Spain. Her passion for writing began when she was a little girl. Writing in her diary and making up poems filled many days, helping her express her feelings in new ways. Her writing led her to contribute to the school newspaper, and her short stories and poems won some prizes during high school. Cristina's children boosted her confidence to start writing children's stories, which she translates into Spanish. Logan and Luna Find the Magic Tree is her first book.
Murray Stenton is a graphic designer and illustrator from Nova Scotia, Canada. For many years, Murray has worked as a graphic designer and dabbled in illustration as a hobby. Doodling has been Murray's favorite pastime from an early age. In 2012, he had the good fortune of securing his first book illustration contract with a well-known Toronto based children's book author, Jewel Kats. Jewel gave him the opportunity to transfer his pastime into a part-time career. With the added confidence of a published work, Murray pursued many more illustration contracts. This wonderful story will be the fourth children's book he has had the opportunity to illustrate. Murray is always looking forward to the next book.
