Below are the Longer story Books for Parents, together with Easy Reader Picture Books:
Both stories supplement each other.
These are the First Pair of Books in the "Sparkle Series"
Both stories supplement each other.
These are the Second Pair of Books
in the "Sparkle Series"
Both stories supplement each other.
These are the Third Pair of Books in the "Sparkle Series"
Within each Sparkle book is a story within a story. Each book can be read and enjoyed separately. It’s also fun for the parent to read the longer version of the story and for the child to read along with the shorter easy reader “Sparkle for Kids” picture books.
Audio Book Version
SIZE: 8"X11" Landscape
[ Hardcover - 978-0997046731 ]
Sparkle & The Gift. This book is a timeless fairy tale for children of all ages. Sparkle and the Gift is about a little girl who decides not to forget who she is, a radiant being of Light. Sparkle’s remarkable determination is contagious.
She takes her mother, Alice, outdoors to align with the natural world and to remember that the Light is everyone’s friend.
Alice is then inspired to tell the parable of “Kachina’s Gift,” a charming fable that reminds us that everything we need is already within us. An uplifting story to read again and again.
Reviews:
Kara S
I really enjoyed reading this to my five year old daughter… I enjoyed the messages about looking after the earth, living with it not against it, and remembering we are made to be happy and full of light.
Deb & Cassandra
What a delight!! Sparkle reminds us to drink in the songs of the birds and fairy worlds and dance to the music of the rainbow heart. We all need Sparkle in our lives.
Oskar Fassler
I gave Sparkle and the Gift to my young sister as a gift. It's been one of the best I have ever made to her. I hope the story and the beautiful illustrations will touch many more people.
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Kachina's Rose. Have you ever listened closely to the song that lives in your heart? Fairies know the healing sounds that help us thrive. In this Sparkle Fairy Tale, Kachina comes out of the forest and finds the human world to be very strange. In order to help bring life back into harmony, the fairy co-creates a magical healing rose. A gardener sees the rose and takes it to his wife—with surprising results. Follow Kachina to discover the song that lives in your heart.
Easy Reader: Kachina’s Rose is a 32 page and 1,000 word industry standard children’s book (ages 4-8) with a magical tale sure to delight children of all ages.
This book is intended to be read by children, as parents read alongside the longer version of the book “Sparkle & The Gift”
All six of the Sparkle books can be collected for a wonderful fairy tale experience.
Reviews:
Bruce L Erickson, Mother Earth Media
Opening a Sparkle Fairy Tale for the first time, is like opening a treasure chest of imagination and magic. It’s a divine treat for a reader’s spirit. These are books to be read, savoured and embraced…
Norman Baker, President of TGI (Thank God 1) Care Foundation
Kachina is our reminder to stay connected to our souls, our purpose, and to the divine light whose love and healing can be found in every aspect of life, down to the blessing of a flower!
Rev.Deb Court, Spiritual Peacemaking Minister
In the Sparkle Fairy Tales, Ayn Cates Sullivan pours out a nurturing balm of fun filled fairy light. Belle duCray’s beautiful illustrations bring everything vibrantly alive, in the “garden”, to nurture us and help us to re-member who we are as Light Filled HUE-Mans.
SIZE: 8"X11" Landscape
[ Hardcover - 978-0988453708 ]
Sparkle & The Light, the second book in the internationally award-winning Sparkle series, brings back the lovable character of Sparkle, with two new delightful stories for children and adults alike.
These positive tales and uplifting messages are intended as a celebration for the soul. Sparkle & The Light invites us to find well-being within our own true nature.
The second story within the book addresses the issue of bullying and offers insight on how to live from a place of truth regardless of the views of others. The uplifting characters remind us that we are all unique and that we must never be afraid of sharing our light with the world.
Reviews:
Marilyn A. Wilson
I purchased this book for my granddaughter for Christmas. The miracle of this book, is that it was not only a wonderful read for me as an adult, but I could see my granddaughter being mesmerized by the story, the pages, the artwork and more. A wonderful curl-up and read together book that I recommend for ALL ages.
Kelly
Such a lovely story of a young girl who finds her inner light-her unique godliness-and overcomes with love and compassion the tribulations she faces for being different. It's very moving with the most beautiful illustrations and an uplifting story for young readers and parents alike.
Nicole H
This book should be read by everyone--young to old! It's a beautiful reminder to embrace our uniqueness and stand in the truth of who we are.
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Ella's Magic is a celebration of the uniqueness within each of us, Ella’s Magic is a stand-alone Sparkle Kids Easy Reader. This book is an accompaniment to the longer continual reader Sparkle & The Light, often read by parents or avid young readers with wild imaginations.
Ella’s Magic is the story of a young girl named Ella, who has a special secret. When she becomes curious, a light shines out of her forehead. Ella also has the ability to fly into the other worlds, consciously dreaming in other times and places. All is well until the kids at school realize she is different. Ella must then undertake a quest to discover why she is so unusual and how to best use her powers. This is an excellent book to help young children understand bullying, and to accept the uniqueness of their friends, as well as their own special gifts.
A young girl tries to hide something strange about herself from friends and family. When she becomes curious a light shines out of her forehead. Ella goes on a quest to find out why this happens to her, only to discover it is a true gift.
Easy Reader: Ella's Magic is a 32 page and 1,000 word industry standard children’s book (ages 4-8) with a magical tale sure to delight children of all ages.
This book is intended to be read by children, as parents read alongside the longer version of the book “Sparkle & The Light”
All six of the Sparkle books can be collected for a wonderful fairy tale experience.
Reviews:
Susan Lange
This book is for every magical child who has ever felt different or misunderstood.
Tori Spelling "Actress"
I love the message for each of us to let our own special light shine through in life.
Ciara Bravo "Actress"
A guide in how to respectfully and lovingly treat others.
Raquel Marcela Benson "Author"
An enlightened way to teach all children of the world love, respect, and health.
Kara S
I really enjoyed reading this to my five year old daughter… I enjoyed the messages about looking after the earth, living with it not against it, and remembering we are made to be happy and full of light.
Sparkle & The Dragon Awakeners
A scratch on the backdoor looks like it has been made with large claws. Sparkle’s parents are worried, but send her off to be with her grandparents who live in the Appalachian Mountains for the summer. Reading an old dusty book with her grandmother, Sparkle realizes that she is one of the Dragon Awakeners who secretly restore life to Mother Earth in times of need.
Eva bravely sets forth on a heroine’s journey riding a white stag to a magical cave and then ultimately faces a dragon. This beautiful story reminds us that healing the world begins with forging unexpected friendships.
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SIZE: 8"X11" Landscape
[ Hardcover - 978-1947925359 ]
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Undina's Spell is a nature spirit who places a spell on a young girl so that Eva can travel into the Inner World of dreams to find and heal Mother Earth. Eva bravely sets forth on a heroine’s journey riding a white stag to a magical cave and then faces a dragon. Falling even more deeply into the Inner World, Eva begins to understand what is missing and what can be done about it. A story of hope and transformation, “Undina’s Spell” reminds us that healing the world begins with the forging of unexpected friendships. “Undina’s Spell” is for anyone on a hero or heroine’s journey
Easy Reader: "Undina's spell" is a 32 page and 1,000 word industry standard children’s book (ages 4-8) with a magical tale sure to delight children of all ages.
This book is intended to be read by children, as parents read alongside the longer version of the book “Sparkle & The Fireflies”
All six of the Sparkle books can be collected for a wonderful fairy tale experience.
Reviews:
Bruce L Erickson, MotherEarth Media
Undina’s Spell is an enchanting tale! The wonder of a child embracing the magical world of infinite possibilities and her friends in the natural world. There is hidden wisdom in many places here and the courage to do the impossible
Iva Kenaz, author of The Goddess Within
Like all the books written by Ayn Cates Sullivan, Undina’s Spell also has a magical atmosphere and a wise core. It was a delight to read this heartwarming story, which focuses on themes that are so needed today—the power of love and the divine feminine.
Aparna Khanolkar, president of Ishvari
Undina’s Spell is a book filled with great symbology and victory of the light. This story is a great way to start young children in nurturing and empowering their empowering relationship to Earth. Like all good mythical subjects, Undina’s Spell is a much needed tale for children today in which good wins over evil. The illustrations together with the story make this an exciting children’s book.
5 Stars - Reader’s Favorite
Undina’s Spell is an epic fantasy storybook for children written by Ayn Cates Sullivan, Ph.D. and illustrated by Belle Crow duCray. Eva was a gifted young girl who instinctively felt at home in the forests and woodlands. She could converse with the animals and plants she found there and knew about the healing properties of every plant, tree, and vine. Eva was asleep in the meadow one day when the animals and the water spirit, Undina, came to see her. The animals sang an ancient and magical song as she slept. White Stag and the assembled creatures believed that Eva was the one being who could find the Dragon’s missing emerald and restore harmony to the planet. When Eva awoke, Undina explained what had happened and asked for Eva’s help. Could Eva be the one who finds the missing emerald and returns it to the Rainbow Dragon?
The Rainbow Dragon's Emerald gave me shivers as I followed Eva’s acceptance of her quest. I especially loved how the author merges modern-day concerns for the environment with the classic fantasy theme of her story. I appreciated the influence of classic fantasy visionaries like George McDonald and Hope Mirelees, and found this a story worth reading over and over. Belle Crow duCray’s colorful and lovely illustrations work so well to enhance the story and display its roots in both nature and high fantasy. Each panel is a work of art suitable for framing and hanging on a child’s wall or in a classroom. Sullivan’s choice of a young girl for the quest sends a marvelous message for young girl readers. Eva is not a princess but a quest-taker whose courage and intelligence are summoned to save the world. A perfect selection for story-time or bedtime, this book is also suitable for new readers to read on their own. Undina’s Spell is most highly recommended.
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