Books with author Dorothy Pritchett

A little fairy named Corbilina . . .. . . mysteriously appears to a grandmother and her grandchildren. She weaves magic to create heart language. Corbilina has the ability to transform sadness into happiness for true believers. In every adventure, she creates a heart shape to remind boys and girls to share their love with people who are sad or lonely.

A little fairy named Corbilina . . . . . . mysteriously appears to a grandmother and her grandchildren. She weaves magic to create heart language. Corbilina has the ability to transform sadness into happiness for true believers. In every adventure, she creates a heart shape to remind boys and girls to share their love with people who are sad or lonely.

The language children hear is too often one of hate, anger, and prejudice. Corbilina, a little fairy, teaches children a valuable lesson by introducing them to another language-one of compassion and kindness. This language is called heart language. In this story, Corbilina, who has no voice, shows a young child and her grandmother how kindness transforms sadness whenever you listen with respect. Children learn how actions, not just words, demonstrate compassion. Corbilina encourages kindness to the environment by leaving heart shapes in nature, which remind children and adults to value Planet Earth. Children will not only enjoy the story but will engage their imaginations when they answer creative questions at the end of the story. These questions open the door for conversations to build self-esteem and to encourage greater awareness and concern for the needs of others.

Children can make a positive difference and are an important part of society. When they treat people and nature with respect and compassion, they develop healthy self-belief. Corbilina, a little fairy with no voice, teaches children a valuable lesson by introducing them to a language of compassion and kindness. This language is called heart language. In this story, a child and Corbilina use their imaginations and the tools they have at hand to solve a mystery. They use creative problem solving to demonstrate kindness to creatures in nature that cannot help themselves. When children learn how to demonstrate kindness, they begin to develop a mindset that will be a lifelong habit and bring them and others great joy. Directions for building Corbilina houses in each of the Corbilina books provide additional encouragement for children to engage in creative problem solving. This hands-on activity challenges children to repurpose objects in nature. They also learn there is no right or wrong way to build a Corbilina house. Children will not only enjoy the story but will engage their imaginations when they answer creative questions at the end of the story. These questions open the door for conversations to build self-esteem and to encourage greater awareness and concern for the needs of others.

Sometimes children feel isolated and that no one listens to them. They feel they have no voice. Corbilina, a little fairy, understands this because she has no voice. She teaches children a valuable lesson by introducing them to a way of communicating without using a voice. She communicates by showing compassion and kindness to others. This language is called heart language. In this story, a child and Corbilina use their imaginations and heart language to help a person in trouble. Children learn to believe in their ability to make a positive difference. They develop healthy self-confidence. They appreciate the joy of helping without getting a tangible reward. This story also demonstrates the bond of love and respect between a grandmother and her grandchild. Directions for building Corbilina houses in each of the Corbilina books provide additional encouragement for children to engage in creative problem solving. This hands-on activity challenges children to repurpose objects in nature. They also learn there is no right or wrong way to build a Corbilina house. Children will not only enjoy the story but will engage their imaginations when they answer creative questions at the end of the story. These questions open the door for conversations to build self-esteem and to encourage greater awareness and concern for the needs of others. This is the third in the series of Corbilina adventures.

The language children hear is too often one of hate, anger, and prejudice. Corbilina, a little fairy, teaches children a valuable lesson by introducing them to another language—one of compassion and kindness. This language is called heart language. In this story, Corbilina, who has no voice, shows a young child and her grandmother how kindness transforms sadness whenever you listen with respect. Children learn how actions, not just words, demonstrate compassion. Corbilina encourages kindness to the environment by leaving heart shapes in nature, which remind children and adults to value Planet Earth. Children will not only enjoy the story but will engage their imaginations when they answer creative questions at the end of the story. These questions open the door for conversations to build self-esteem and to encourage greater awareness and concern for the needs of others.