Uplifting Kids

Our preteen years, ages nine to 13, can present some of the most difficult times in our young lives, a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. We're eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet we're uncertain about what adolescence will bring; we start hearing the familiar refrain "wait until you're older" far too often. Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul is a companion guide for these transitional years.

Meet Olivia, a curious, resourceful, wise-beyond-her-years and adventurous girl with a heart as big as the sun. Join Olivia and her best friends Ethan, Mia and Noah as they discover the mystery of a curious cloud that has settled above their quaint town of Sparkle Junction. (ALL illustrations were meticulously hand-drawn in coordination with a professional artist over 6 months. Artist Credit: Ashini Samaranthi. Would like to highlight artist's hardwork in creating these drawings while balancing life as a mother, wife and dedicated artist. NO AI here!) Along the way, led by their fearless ...

A feel-good coming of age story of a girl finding her way in swimming and life. Kelcy Woodson has talent, but in pushing to live up to her father's legacy she has lost her way. She has a chance encounter with Kat Evans, and that meeting launches her in a new direction for her life and her swimming. With her mother's support, good friends, new technology and exceptional coaching she finds a way to excel and exceed all expectations.

"Narrator Fred Berman brings gravitas to the events of this memoir while still creating a voice for Michael [Bornstein] that sounds young and vulnerable. Berman also excels at the use of Yiddish, Polish, and German accents where needed to create a sense of the time and place." — AudioFile...

Kidnosis Storytelling: Enjoy School - 1st Edition By Hypnotist Mark Anthony Are you looking for a way to help children overcome school anxiety and develop a love for learning? Kidnosis Storytelling: Enjoy School is a magical collection of 10 hypnotic stories designed to empower children through the art of metaphor and storytelling. Written by certified hypnotherapist Mark Anthony, this book introduces young readers to enchanting adventures where school becomes a place of wonder, excitement, and self-discovery. Each story follows a child who struggles with school-related worries, only to ...

In the heart of Gary, Indiana, three adventurous siblings named Leah, Nasir, and Kingston roamed the bustling streets every summer day. Leah, a curious and resourceful girl with a passion for books, led the way. Nasir, her older brother, was a tech-savvy boy with a love for puzzles, while Kingston, the youngest of the trio, was a fearless and imaginative boy who dreamed of becoming a superhero, yet wise enough to know that being a hero doesn’t require powers but selflessness and bravery. After their parents banned electronics for a week. One sunny afternoon, as they explored a seldom-...

One summer's day could change both their lives... Catriona Maclean is determined to give the special needs children in her Edinburgh church a seaside day out. She’s a nurse, her older brother is disabled, and she knows just how tough that can be for a family. But when a last minute hitch means she must call on the man she’s been secretly in love with since her teens for help, only her promise to God will carry her through. Alistair Murray has seen Catriona almost every day for the last twenty years. She’s a work colleague, his best friend’s little sister, one of the guys. They even ...

In the magical realm of the North Pole, where dreams take flight and snow blankets the land in shimmering beauty, a young reindeer named Dasher Jr. dreams of following in his father’s hoofprints as part of Santa’s legendary sleigh team. But there’s one problem. Dasher Jr. isn’t like the others. He’s clumsy, his wings falter at the worst moments, and no matter how hard he tries, he feels like he’ll never live up to the legacy of his father, the great Dasher Sr. When the annual Sleigh Team Tryouts arrive, Dasher Jr. faces rejection and doubt, both from himself and others. But hope...

2023 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner A Leap into Darkness is an enchanting middle grade fantasy animal adventure perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Green Ember. Magic stirs and evil awakens. A dog speaks: the kingdom will fall. Time for humans to listen. Nobody told Jake that dogs don't talk...and that they have no business trying to stop a war between three kingdoms. But Jake has the gift..."The Shine"...and nobody's told him that either. He's certain he's ordinary. And he knows he doesn't deserve to live in a rags-to-riches fairy tale, rescued from his hardscrabble...

A heart-stirring story about a woman’s need to come home…and the unexpected surprises and challenges she finds when she gets there…Mallie Westin was finally coming home. Ten years ago she packed up and with her children, left the only home she had ever known. Now she was coming back. The neighborhood was still the same with its charming small town feel. Very little had changed. It was still a small cluster of only a few homes that were long ago built by her parents and a few of their friends who wanted something different than what the big city in the distance offered. They’d found ...

The journey continues in an uplifting coming of age story about swimming and life. Kelcy Woodson, an eighteen-year-old high school senior, is on a mission. She and her high school swim team are poised to make a run at the state championship. To get there, she faces challenges on and off the pool deck, but with support from friends, family, and a budding romance, Kelcy chases her dreams. Meanwhile, danger lurks in the background as the Chinese show interest in the technology that has powered her success in the pool.

The climax of an uplifting journey and a coming-of-age story about reaching higher and dreaming big. Kelcy Woodson, after a stellar high school swim season, embarks on an intense three-month journey to qualify for the Olympics. Kelcy has the support of her mom, Coach Julie, best friends Alice and Bella, and a team of tech innovators to achieve her goal. Kelcy navigates the pressures of training, academics, and sudden fame while chasing her Olympic dream. With cutting-edge technology and unwavering determination, she faces rivals, overcomes setbacks, and discovers the true meaning of ...

Would you like to inspire your son to grow into a brave, confident, and disciplined young man? Are you looking for a way to help him discover his innate strength and courage while teaching him important values for the road ahead? Through 10 empowering stories for boys ages 8-12, your son will meet young heroes just like him, so he can learn from how they face setbacks, overcome challenges, and learn the importance of discipline, perseverance, and gratitude.

A heart‑warming, magical tale about love, loss, and the extraordinary power of imagination. When Ellie loses her beloved husband Hugo, she’s left with only photographs and memories to hold onto. Seeking comfort, she adopts a cat—never expecting that this quiet companion will open the door to a world where dreams shimmer into life. One night, as Ellie reflects on Hugo, her cat’s shadow drifts across a patch of moonlit glow… and something impossible happens. Light bends. Magic stirs. Suddenly, Ellie and her feline friend are whisked into breathtaking adventures—dancing among stars...

A heartwarming, laugh-out-loud story for every young reader who believes life is sweeter with sprinkles! Madison “Maddie” isn’t your typical fairytale princess. With carrot-red hair, freckles, and a mum who runs a cake business, her world is more flour-dusted aprons than glittering gowns. Between mean bullies at school, the sting of broken friendships, and the ache of not having a dad, Maddie feels like she’ll never fit in. But everything changes when a royal baking competition is announced. With her mum’s magical cupcakes, Maddie suddenly has a chance to turn their everyday ...

Dominate trivia night, liven up a date, and impress everyone you know with this funny, weird, smart book of little-known facts. Did you know a group of bunnies is called a fluffle? Or that the people who voiced Mickey and Minnie Mouse were married in real life? How about this one: In ancient...

FROM COMEDIAN AND STAR OF TASKMASTER, FATIHA EL-GHORRI, COMES AN EMPOWERING AND HILARIOUS TALE OF FAMILY AND IDENTITY! Aya Mustapha has more brothers and sisters than she can keep track of, and in such a busy household, she struggles sometimes to stand out. That is until, for her thirteenth...

🌟 Doggy Dance Adventures – A Magical, Heart Warming Story for Young Readers 🌟 When dreams sparkle and shadows come alive, extraordinary adventures begin… After losing her beloved husband Charlie, Emma finds comfort in the loyal companionship of her new dog. But one magical night, as moonlight spills across the room, her dog’s shadow touches a glowing patch of light—and suddenly the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Emma and her furry friend are swept into enchanting adventures, dancing through star filled skies where memories shine and wishes take flight. Doggy Dance Adventures ...

Does your child ever feel like they're not good enough, compare themselves to others, or struggle with low confidence or self-doubt? “I Am Good Enough” is a beautiful entry in the KIDNOSIS series — a powerful collection of therapeutic storybooks and audiobooks that use magical metaphors to help children thrive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Written by renowned hypnotist and children’s therapist Mark Anthony, who has helped hundreds of children and families for over 20 years using hypnotherapy, coaching, and NLP, this book features 10 heart-centered stories to nurture deep ...

Are you struggling to make your kid behave in public? Is your child always throwing temper tantrums in restaurants, airplanes or toy stores? Do you always find yourself on the receiving end of complaints about your kid’s bad behavior in school? Raising a child is an ongoing challenge and it’s your responsibility to help your little one develop into a useful member of society, a self-confident individual, and a happy person. Here’s how you can raise happy kids and transform them into thriving, successful adults!