Books with author Kate Waters

The story behind this book is very real and close to my family's heart. My husband's brother was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and passed away ten years ago. He was a first-grade teacher and was the person our kids looked up to the most. It was hard for them to understand how someone so healthy and vibrant and full of life could get so sick so fast and then leave them. As we all watched his health decline and his bubbly personality dwindle, our youngest began to ask questions. Our oldest was just mad. It had only been a year since he had lost his grandma. So I began to describe the heart like it was a person that worked hard to keep him with us . Finally, God speaks to the heart, telling it that it is ok to give him up. God would take him home to heaven and make him well again. This explanation was easier for them to grasp and seemed to suffice. And so began the journey to My Favorite Place to Be. My goal for this book is to help other children better understand and cope with losing a loved one. It's always been important to me that my kids know that when someone we love dies, it's not the last time we will ever see them. They take comfort in knowing that we will all be together someday in heaven, everyone's favorite place to be.

The exotic temple culture of India comes alive through this beautifully illustrated, die-cut model of a temple courtyard complete with altar and figures of Krishna, the cowherd boys and girls, cows and monkeys. Several prayers and songs provide a glimpse into the magical lives and daily worship of the inhabitants of the sacred city associated with Krishna. As an introduction to the culture of India for children three to thirteen, it has no peer. Includes: One Garuda Stambha, Ten play figures, Six village animal playmates, Seven paraphernalia items used in Hindu ceremonies, Tulsi Devi, Three songs, Three prayers and Four different activities. An introductory story and easy-to-follow instructions for performing puja included.

The Special Brother: A Sibling’s StoryBy Karen Waters Little Ryan is finally going to be a big brother! Today is the day his baby brother David is coming home from the hospital. Ryan is looking forward to playing trucks, building forts, and looking after David. But life with David isn’t much fun. David has so many needs – special feedings, loud machines, and tubes everywhere. Mommy and Daddy have to spend so much time with David that they don’t have time to play with Ryan. One night, Ryan asks Mommy why David has to be so different. Mommy helps him understand that, while she may not be able to answer that question, she can answer a much more important one. Karen Waters’ second son was born four months premature, leading to significant medical and developmental issues. She wrote The Special Brother to help young children in similar situations understand their new world. With warmth and gentle honesty, she helps them see that, even with challenges, families are always families.About the Author:Karen Waters works in social services providing quality early childhood care for at-risk families. She is passionate about helping families and children receive the support they need to navigate life‘s challenges. Karen’s greatest accomplishment is her two sons. Being mother to Ryan and David is the greatest blessing she has received. She loves watching them grow and seeing how much they give to the world. Karen lives with her family in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Her husband, Paul, is an amazing father to Ryan and David. He has supported her in writing The Special Brother.

The story behind this book is very real and close to my family's heart. My husband's brother was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and passed away ten years ago. He was a first-grade teacher and was the person our kids looked up to the most. It was hard for them to understand how someone so healthy and vibrant and full of life could get so sick so fast and then leave them. As we all watched his health decline and his bubbly personality dwindle, our youngest began to ask questions. Our oldest was just mad. It had only been a year since he had lost his grandma. So I began to describe the heart like it was a person that worked hard to keep him with us . Finally, God speaks to the heart, telling it that it is ok to give him up. God would take him home to heaven and make him well again. This explanation was easier for them to grasp and seemed to suffice. And so began the journey to My Favorite Place to Be. My goal for this book is to help other children better understand and cope with losing a loved one. It's always been important to me that my kids know that when someone we love dies, it's not the last time we will ever see them. They take comfort in knowing that we will all be together someday in heaven, everyone's favorite place to be.