Books with author Ashley Marie Mireles

The Little, Big Rescue: A Children’s Book Celebrating the Power of Friendship, the Kindness of Others, and the Beauty Found by Embracing DiversityA stunningly illustrated children’s book celebrating the power of acceptance, the compassion of others and respecting differences.This inspiring story will teach readers aged 5+ the real value of empathy, compassion and self-acceptance. That no matter how big or small you may be, great things can happen when you believe in yourself. Brenda is the biggest and most beautiful blue whale in the ocean. All the other sea creatures long to be her friend – including Rimmy, a lonely little sand crab. Rimmy and Brenda are complete opposites – where Brenda is strong and graceful, Rimmy is small and square-shaped with clumsy, oversized claws. But appearances can be deceiving… And when Brenda finds herself in real trouble, she soon discovers that sometimes the smallest friends can have the biggest hearts.Perfect for fans of the much-loved Aesop’s fable, The Lion and the Mouse, this moral story offers both parents and teachers the chance to compare and contrast the two tales, as well as opening up opportunities for discussion around:Appearance – let’s model how we should celebrate diversityThe Little, Big Rescue inspires readers to accept their own unique differences as well as those of others, and models the ways in which we can be kind to each other. Rimmy, the adorable big-clawed crab will win over the hearts of readers big and small, encouraging children to understand that good friends come in all shapes and sizes.Self-appreciation- celebrating differences The story promotes body positivity and works to build self-acceptance in young readers. It teaches that all of us can make a difference, regardless of reputation, appearance or size – everyone is able to make a significant impact in someone else’s life.Environmental awarenessIn the Little, Big Rescue, children come across a colorful cast of amazing sea creatures. Brenda the whale is caught up in a discarded fishing net – an all-too-common occurrence in today’s world. The book can act as a wonderful tool to spark further conversation about the environment, encouraging children to have a positive impact on the world around them.

Blakk Queen Chronicles: Heart of A Sagittarius Moon is a personal collection of poetry that transcends from repressed relationship sorrows and ascends to divine inner healing. Through each relationship phase, Ashley Marie shares her truths while syncing the aspects of her natal chart with the phases and feelings of the moon. Each moon phase is expressively represented while giving you an ebb and flow for the energy of how the ruler of the land and earth affects our decisions in love and life. Enlightening you that if the moon can move entire oceans it can surely move the heart.

The Little, Big Rescue: A Children’s Book Celebrating the Power of Friendship, the Kindness of Others, and the Beauty Found by Embracing DiversityA stunningly illustrated children’s book celebrating the power of acceptance, the compassion of others and respecting differences.This inspiring story will teach readers aged 5+ the real value of empathy, compassion and self-acceptance. That no matter how big or small you may be, great things can happen when you believe in yourself. Brenda is the biggest and most beautiful blue whale in the ocean. All the other sea creatures long to be her friend – including Rimmy, a lonely little sand crab. Rimmy and Brenda are complete opposites – where Brenda is strong and graceful, Rimmy is small and square-shaped with clumsy, oversized claws. But appearances can be deceiving… And when Brenda finds herself in real trouble, she soon discovers that sometimes the smallest friends can have the biggest hearts.Perfect for fans of the much-loved Aesop’s fable, The Lion and the Mouse, this moral story offers both parents and teachers the chance to compare and contrast the two tales, as well as opening up opportunities for discussion around:Appearance – let’s model how we should celebrate diversityThe Little, Big Rescue inspires readers to accept their own unique differences as well as those of others, and models the ways in which we can be kind to each other. Rimmy, the adorable big-clawed crab will win over the hearts of readers big and small, encouraging children to understand that good friends come in all shapes and sizes.Self-appreciation- celebrating differences The story promotes body positivity and works to build self-acceptance in young readers. It teaches that all of us can make a difference, regardless of reputation, appearance or size – everyone is able to make a significant impact in someone else’s life.Environmental awarenessIn the Little, Big Rescue, children come across a colorful cast of amazing sea creatures. Brenda the whale is caught up in a discarded fishing net – an all-too-common occurrence in today’s world. The book can act as a wonderful tool to spark further conversation about the environment, encouraging children to have a positive impact on the world around them.

Did you know that there are over 5000 types of potatoes sold in South America? Or that in Honduras, a song about conch soup reached the Billboard Top 100 Charts? Latino culture spans Southern and Central America as well as the Caribbean, but often when we think of Latino foods, we think tacos, burritos, and other common Mexican dishes. Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida teaches children how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create unique regional dishes.The dishes and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish, and parents will enjoy the sidebars with additional fun facts about Latino food and culture. This bilingual board book takes the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture . . . which is the food, of course!

Did you know that there are over 5000 types of potatoes sold in South America? Or that in Honduras, a song about conch soup reached the Billboard Top 100 Charts? Latino culture spans Southern and Central America as well as the Caribbean, but often when we think of Latino foods, we think tacos, burritos, and other common Mexican dishes. Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida teaches children how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create unique regional dishes.The dishes and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish, and parents will enjoy the sidebars with additional fun facts about Latino food and culture. This bilingual board book takes the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture . . . which is the food, of course!

In the blink of an eye Luna Vanderson’s life changed losing everyone and everything that she ever cared about. With nothing left for her she is forced to live with her Aunt, someone that she has never met and didn’t even know existed, but that’s only the beginning. Things start to get stranger as she tries to unearth her mother’s secret past. Secrets is the first book of the Bound Series.

From Mexico to Chile to the Caribbean, the people of Latin America love to celebrate! People from different regions celebrate holidays and milestones in different ways, but all Latino celebrations are full of color, tradition, and joy. The different types of celebrations―including Nochebuena, Dia de los muertos, Carnaval, and more―and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish with vibrant illustrations. This bilingual board book takes the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the traditions of Latino culture.