Bøker av Gayle Vidal

Imagine finding a land where every time you opened a present, a new one appeared in it's place. A land of fun, laughter and plenty, where You and every girl and boy are invited. Discover how Ally, Joy and Xavier learned the secret of this Garden and were able to defeat Queen 'Don't Believe In Yourself'. Experience the secret of 'The Magic Garden' for yourself! Rationale: All children are born with an abundance of potential. 'The Magic Garden' assists children to develop the foundations of their greatness - being true to themselves whilst still caring about others and demonstrating what is beautiful about humanity. About the Inner Magic for Children series:"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree" Alexander PopeThe 'Inner Magic For Children' series are fully illustrated, comical 'thinking stories' that help children build inner strengths and resilience in their formative years.The stories were borne from research conducted amongst children, who identified challenges they most needed help with, which responses correspond exactly with Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs'.All stories have a cheeky villain who represent a challenge children requested help with and a formula for overcoming it.

It's a lovely hot summer's day. Ally, Joy and Xavier are off for a swim in their favourite little pool but Igno the Ignoramus has infected it with a spell of 'ignorance'. How can they return their pool to it's natural beauty? What is a 'Magic Diamond' and why can't it be bought? How can You acquire one? Answers to this and other questions can be found inside the covers of 'The Magic Diamond'.Rationale: We have as many neurons (thinking cells) in our brains (the intellect) as we do in our hearts (emotional intelligence) and our guts (instinctive intelligence - martial artists call this your 'Central Power'). 'The Magic Diamond' draws readers' attention to these intelligences and uses standard academic practice of primary research and desk research to formulate their own conclusions, thus providing a blueprint for children on 'how' to evaluate and think for themselves.About the Inner Magic for Children series:"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree" Alexander PopeThe 'Inner Magic For Children' series are fully illustrated, comical 'thinking stories' that help children build inner strengths and resilience in their formative years.The stories were borne from research conducted amongst children, who identified challenges they most needed help with, which responses correspond exactly with Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs'.All stories have a cheeky villain who represent a challenge children requested help with and a formula for overcoming it.

It's a lovely spring morning. Ally, Joy and Xavier are enjoying a walk through Daffodil Woods when they discover a strange box. Even stranger, it contains the smiles of their friends who have turned to stone. How can they return the Smiles to their friends' faces? How can they defeat Dr Gloom? How can You work the Magic of 'The Magic Smile'? Answers to this and other questions can be found inside the pages of 'The Magic Smile'.Rationale:Studies have shown that a positive, optimistic outlook on life raises the immune system, helps build better relationships and increases one's ability to successfully address challenges. 'The Magic Smile' shows some ways of growing these important inner traits whilst sharing the Magic in our Hearts with others. About the Inner Magic for Children series:"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree" Alexander PopeThe 'Inner Magic For Children' series are fully illustrated, comical 'thinking stories' that help children build inner strengths and resilience in their formative years.The stories were borne from research conducted amongst children, who identified challenges they most needed help with, which responses correspond exactly with Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs'.All stories have a cheeky villain who represent a challenge children requested help with and a formula for overcoming it.