Bøker av S. Alston

Laugh Your Way To A Great Day is a book that explains why meditations and affirmations don't work for some people and offers a new lighthearted way to move you closer to feeling good.Have you tried to meditate and wonder if it's working? Do you find that you can't sit still, you become distracted or bored, or lose interest? How about affirmations? Have you tried saying affirmations, but they don't seem to work for you? Look no further because this book was created just for you. With so many meditations and affirmation books to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know which book will be best for you. Sitting in silence can be very difficult for some people, and simply saying positive phrases over and over again will not work for you if you don't believe what you are saying! Inside this book, you will find:¿The missing ingredient to understand why meditations and affirmations have not been working for you¿A simple and easy fix to have them start working for you¿A guided laughing meditation that anyone can do¿Health affirmations for anyone looking to heal or reduce pain¿Money affirmations for anyone looking to attract more financial abundance into your life¿Relationship affirmations for anyone looking to improve relationships and/or attract the love of your life to youThe print version of this book has guided meditation and affirmation scripts that you can use to start making the law of attraction work for you. The audiobook can be found on Audible and will have an enhanced experience as the guided chapters will be set to music, so you can relax and enjoy the full experience. Both are available as choices for you to pick what will work best for you.This condensed book covers the most powerful aspect of manifesting your dreams and is not intended to be a book that explains the Law of Attraction in full detail. Therefore, it is meant to be concise and provides you with just what you need to know to overcome what has been blocking your path to success.

Introducing the inspiring new picture book, "Imagine IF!" This heartwarming story follows a young girl who overcomes boredom by using her imagination to create amazing adventures and explore her future aspirations. With stunning illustrations and a captivating storyline, this rhyming book will engage and encourage young readers to tap into their own creativity and discover their passions and dreams. Join Norah on her imaginative journey and be inspired to dream big just like she does! Get ready to embark on a revolutionary new journey with Imagine IF, the first book of the Imagine Me Series! Our empowering line of books inspires every child to become the star of their own story. With several editions featuring main characters with different hair colors and skin tones, your children will feel like the book was created just for them. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a way that has never been seen before in children's books. Let your child connect with characters who look like them and inspire them to dream big. Read the Imagine Me Series books today and help your child feel seen, valued, and celebrated!

Award-winning author, S. Alston, introduces a heartwarming gift for any graduate, regardless if they are just beginning their educational journey or moving on to bigger things. This delightful gift book weaves an uplifting and encouraging message that will inspire and motivate your graduate to continue to reach for the stars.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿From the very first page, they will feel your love and positive vibes through the rhythmic verse that encourages any graduate to keep learning, growing, and chasing their dreams. Whether they're graduating from kindergarten or celebrating their University level achievements, this sweet book reminds them that they are loved and celebrated for who they are, not just their grades.This keepsake book is the perfect way to give any graduate the gift of inspiration and motivation. With ample room for them to include a personal photo and write in their own dreams, it's a wonderful memento that they can treasure for years to come.

Get ready for an exciting adventure with "Imagine IF," the empowering new picture book! Follow Marcus as he turns boredom into boundless creativity by using his imagination to dream up incredible adventures and explore his own unique talents and interests. With engaging rhymes and stunning illustrations, this book will captivate and inspire young readers to embrace their own creativity and imagination. Whether your child is a budding artist, scientist, or adventurer, "Imagine IF" will encourage them to dream big and follow their passions. Join Marcus on his imaginative journey today and watch your child's imagination soar!Imagine IF is the first book of the Imagine Me Series! Our empowering line of books inspires every child to become the star of their own story. With several editions featuring main characters with different hair colors and skin tones, your children will feel like the book was created just for them. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a way that has never been seen before in children's books. Let your child connect with characters who look like them and inspire them to dream big. Read the Imagine Me Series books today and help your child feel seen, valued, and celebrated!

Get ready for an exciting adventure with "Imagine IF," the empowering new picture book! Follow Jack as he turns boredom into boundless creativity by using his imagination to dream up incredible adventures and explore his own unique talents and interests. With engaging rhymes and stunning illustrations, this book will captivate and inspire young readers to embrace their own creativity and imagination. Whether your child is a budding artist, scientist, or adventurer, "Imagine IF" will encourage them to dream big and follow their passions. Join Jack on his imaginative journey today and watch your child's imagination soar!Imagine IF is the first book of the Imagine Me Series! Our empowering line of books inspires every child to become the star of their own story. With several editions featuring main characters with different hair colors and skin tones, your children will feel like the book was created just for them. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a way that has never been seen before in children's books. Let your child connect with characters who look like them and inspire them to dream big. Read the Imagine Me Series books today and help your child feel seen, valued, and celebrated!

Introducing the inspiring new picture book, "Imagine IF!" This heartwarming story follows a young girl who overcomes boredom by using her imagination to create amazing adventures and explore her future aspirations. With stunning illustrations and a captivating storyline, this rhyming book will engage and encourage young readers to tap into their own creativity and discover their passions and dreams. Join Rosey on her imaginative journey and be inspired to dream big just like she does! Get ready to embark on a revolutionary new journey with Imagine IF, the first book of the Imagine Me Series! Our empowering line of books inspires every child to become the star of their own story. With several editions featuring main characters with different hair colors and skin tones, your children will feel like the book was created just for them. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a way that has never been seen before in children's books. Let your child connect with characters who look like them and inspire them to dream big. Read the Imagine Me Series books today and help your child feel seen, valued, and celebrated!

Award-winning author S. Alston introduces "The Greatest Lesson," a modern fable that will inspire and delight children of all ages. Readers' Favorite 5-star review: "This is a great story to help young readers build their confidence and respect themselves so that they can respect others and become positive contributors as they approach adolescence." Join the lovable bear, Bob, as he moves from place to place in search of happiness, only to discover that true joy comes from within. With its colorful illustrations and timeless message, this book will become a treasured part of your child's library.Children studying poetry in fourth and fifth grades will especially love this new modern fable series that offer a fresh and contemporary take on timeless lessons, making them more relatable and relevant for young readers with contemporary themes, characters, and language to address the issues and challenges faced by today's children. This allows children to better connect with the story and its message, making the lessons more impactful and memorable. Teaching your child the importance of self-discovery and inner happiness allows them to practice skills necessary to self-soothe and helps them build self-esteem to become stronger more confident adolescents and teens. Enhance your child's learning experience with the thought-provoking Connection Questions at the end of "The Greatest Lesson". These questions provide a valuable opportunity for children to reflect on the story's message and apply it to their own lives. By encouraging open discussions and problem-solving, these questions can help children work through any challenges they may be facing and further deepen their understanding of the importance of inner happiness.

Unlock the power inside your child by encouraging imaginative play.Imagination is an essential skill to cultivate in children because it helps them develop creativity, self-esteem, social awareness, and even critical thinking skills.Unstructured quiet time without access to technology allows children the freedom to develop this important creative muscle and is one of the best gifts you can give your young child. Encouraging kids to imagine their world around them as "whatever they want it to be" helps them develop a positive growth mindset, which has been shown in many studies to be an indicator of future success in life. The more they practice imaginative play, the more they will feel good about themselves and their ability to create and think independently.Often during imaginative play, children will use this time to work through their emotions and feelings. This provides an excellent opportunity for you to teach the power of intention and self-awareness.When children can label their feelings and notice when they are thinking thoughts that produce emotions that make them feel bad, they have the power inside them to choose different trains of thought, so they can have more clarity and find solutions easier.At the end of this book, you will find Connection Questions which give you the opportunity to discuss important topics around emotions and help them be intentional about their thoughts and actions. Reviewing and recalling examples of how new information as it relates to your own life is what lays down new neuropathways in the brain. Teaching your child to become more self-aware and share their love with others not only builds their confidence but also strengthens all five core skills for Social Emotional Learning. SEL core competencies:Self AwarenessSelf ManagementResponsible Decision MakingSocial AwarenessRelationship Building

2023 Reader's Favorite Silver Award Medal Winner - Children's Audio BooksEase the hearts and minds of children who have recently moved with this delightful modern twist on the classic Christmas story that kids and parents will love reading again and again."Oh no! we've moved! How will Santa be able to find us this year?"If you have moved house in the last year and have young children, no doubt this is a question you have heard.But how do you answer this question? The excitement of Santa is wonderful, but is Christmas really just about getting presents?With the commercialism of Christmas in recent decades, many parents wonder if all of this gift-giving is teaching our children that happiness and joy come from things. The classic Christmas poem we all have grown to love now has a modern twist that parents and children will enjoy reading again and again. The delightful and heartwarming message shares the spirit of St. Nick for modern times and helps kids understand that true joy doesn't come from presents under the tree.Feel good teaching your child that Christmas means more than nice gifts and good cheer. It's also about sharing and caring and giving our love.

A rhyming book of opposites with friendly faces will make your toddler smile as they compare handprints to animal tracks and learn so many different ways to say hello. Greeting people is an important skill for children to learn. As one of the basic functions of communication, a greeting triggers positive conversations and helps us connect to people on a more personal level. A simple hello can make friends of strangers, bring a smile to someone who is feeling lonely and can brighten someone's day. With animal tracks and many opposites to discover, saying hello to animals is so much fun!Teaching your child to look into the eyes of another person and greet them with a friendly greeting not only builds their confidence, but it strengthens two skills that are core competencies for Social Emotional Learning: Social Awareness & Relationship Building. SEL core competencies:Self AwarenessSelf ManagementResponsible Decision MakingSocial AwarenessRelationship BuildingIt's completely normal for children to be shy around strangers at first, but it doesn't necessarily mean that shyness is going to be part of their personality forever. Learning to greet people confidently is a skill that, when practiced, leads to a more self-confident child who enjoys engaging with others. Practicing with strangers can seem scary for some children, which is why reading a book like this one makes saying hello a fun interactive game as they can greet friendly animals and compare handprints with the animal tracks.