Böcker av Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

Learning was everything to Mrs. Nelson. So, when a new student was brought into her classroom, Mrs. Nelson was delighted because she learned that this young man knew something that everyone needed to know. She said that Adam was just like everyone else, except for one thing - he had diabetes. "Would you like to explain that to us, Adam?" Adam proceeds to explain his disease with its the difficulties, dangers, and the discomfort of being different from other kids. Wise Mrs. Nelson praises Adam to his classmates, "Adam has faced a difficult situation and handled it. He is an example of someone who has tremendous self-discipline. Anyone who has that can do anything!" Adam left school that day with a new spring in his step and a classroom full of new friends.

Like many children who have diabetes, Olivia felt limited and anxious when it came to everyday activities and especially when it came to trying something new. Her excuse for not participating was always, "I have diabetes!" It wasn't until she realized that she was not the only one with a disability, that she dared to expand her experiences. Not only did her world become wider and richer, her future was now unlimited. By monitoring her glucose levels and what she ate, she found that she could do anything and be anything. She could Dream Big, even with diabetes. No more sitting on the sidelines!

Like many children who have food allergies, Melissa felt limited and anxious when it came to everyday activities and especially when it came to trying something new. Her excuse for not participating was always, "I have food allergies!" It wasn't until she realized that she was not the only one with a disability that she dared to expand her experiences. Not only did her world become wider and richer, her future was now unlimited. By monitoring what she ate, she found that she could be anything and do anything. She could Dream Big. No more sitting on the sidelines!

Trevor had a desire to be the best that anybody could be. This was a huge goal, for sure! That's when an owl flew in to suggest that he merely be "the best ever you." There followed a series of visits with other animals to see what qualities they had that Trevor might develop in himself to become his best. Cooperating and working hard, sharing and being generous, paying attention and staying fit, patience and persistence, as well as expressing kindness and being a good friend were all on the list. Trevor now had his work cut out for him. "I can and I will," he confessed. "I'll do nothing less than my very best!"This story carries a wonderful message and encouragement to children to cultivate their best. Happy images and rhyming text dance across the pages and will delight any child who opens this book.

If you are seeking change and want to align with your highest purpose, the power is in your hands!

Do you have a voice inside you saying that you want something different? Do you feel like you're searching for something better, even if you don't know exactly what it is? When you hear words like consciousness, purpose, light and awaken, do you wonder how they apply to your life? This title deals with these questions.