Books with author Melanie A Hawkins

Do you have an anxiety monster that is big, and wild, and likes to visit you? Is there any way to tame him? Can he be a helpful monster that you just might not mind having around? Find out in this delightful new book with practical solutions just for kids that deal with anxiety. Your child may also feel empowered by the child in this story as he becomes more confident. While learning new coping strategies to deal with his anxiety, his monster shrinks. He may not be able to make his monster go away completely, but he can learn to tame him! In the back section of this book are some parent helps that can be great conversation starters for children and parents that deal with anxiety. Grab your copy today!

A celebration of what makes us all unique and special. From unique traits that make us look or feel a bit different, to different abilities, this book is for everyone! It can help us realize that no matter our abilities, strengths or weaknesses, each of us is precious, rare, and beautiful! This wonderful book can open dialogue about uniqueness, inclusion, and the hard things that many children are dealing with. It can also help us all learn to be accepting of others who are a bit different and realize just how similar we really are. This book touches on traits such as hair and eye color, as well as different abilities and even a few illnesses--things such as being wheelchair bound, having autism or ADHD/ADD, limb differences, Vitiligo, cancer, diabetes, Down syndrome, blindness, etc, but does it in such a way that puts the focus on the individual, unique child and will help us all to realize that we are all basically unicorns!It is a beautifully illustrated children's book in poetry form that will surely be a treasure for your family.

Do you have an anxiety monster that is big, and wild, and likes to visit you? Is there any way to tame him? Can he be a helpful monster that you just might not mind having around? Find out in this delightful new book with practical solutions just for kids that deal with anxiety. Your child may also feel empowered by the child in this story as he becomes more confident. While learning new coping strategies to deal with his anxiety, his monster shrinks. He may not be able to make his monster go away completely, but he can learn to tame him! In the back section of this book are some parent helps that can be great conversation starters for children and parents that deal with anxiety. Grab your copy today!

A celebration of what makes us all unique and special. From unique traits that make us look or feel a bit different, to different abilities, this book is for everyone! It can help us realize that no matter our abilities, strengths or weaknesses, each of us is precious, rare, and beautiful! This wonderful book can open dialogue about uniqueness, inclusion, and the hard things that many children are dealing with. It can also help us all learn to be accepting of others who are a bit different and realize just how similar we really are. This book touches on traits such as hair and eye color, as well as different abilities and even a few illnesses--things such as being wheelchair bound, having autism or ADHD/ADD, limb differences, Vitiligo, cancer, diabetes, Down syndrome, blindness, etc, but does it in such a way that puts the focus on the individual, unique child and will help us all to realize that we are all basically unicorns!It is a beautifully illustrated children's book in poetry form that will surely be a treasure for your family.

Do you have an anxiety monster that is big, and wild, and likes to visit you? Is there any way to tame him? Can he be a helpful monster that you just might not mind having around? Find out in this delightful new book with practical solutions just for kids that deal with anxiety. This book will walk you step by step (in a story form) as you talk to your child and help a child understand anxiety, how it makes them feel, and gives them some empowering encouragement as they learn that there are ways to deal with it. It does so in a non scary, very child friendly way that makes it easy to understand and relate to.The back of this book are some parent/ teacher/ counselor helps and talking points that can be great conversation starters for children that deal with anxiety.

Little Bug likes his nice, quiet, simple life. Everything is perfect... Until... THUD!What will happen when a very noisy, wild new neighbor moves in right next door? Can he learn to get along with such a bug? Or will this new neighbor be more than he can handle? Join Little Bug on his big adventure. This charming little book with simple, bright illustrations is perfect for ages 3-7. It will introduce children to empathy, inclusion, acceptance, forgiveness, and the power of friendship.

Little Bug likes his nice, quiet, simple life. Everything is perfect... Until... THUD!What will happen when a very noisy, wild new neighbor moves in right next door? Can he learn to get along with such a bug? Or will this new neighbor be more than he can handle? Join Little Bug on his big adventure. This charming little book with simple, bright illustrations is perfect for ages 3-7. It will introduce children to empathy, inclusion, acceptance, forgiveness, and the power of friendship.Watch for more Little Bug books, coming soon:

From unique traits that make us look or just feel a bit different, to different abilities-this book is for everyone. It can help us realize that no matter our abilities, strengths or weaknesses, each of us is precious, rare, and beautiful! This wonderful book can open dialogue about uniqueness, inclusion, and the hard things that many children are dealing with. It can also help us all learn to be accepting of others who are a bit different and realize just how similar we really are. This book touches on traits such as hair and eye color, as well as different abilities and even a few illnesses- it highlights things such as being in a wheelchair, autism or ADHD/ADD, limb differences, Vitiligo, cancer, diabetes, Down syndrome, blindness, etc, but does it in such a way that it puts the focus on the individual, unique child and will helps us all to realize that we are all basically unicorns! It is a beautifully illustrated children's book in poetry form that will surely be a treasure for your family.

You are invited! It’s Christmas time and Little Bug is having a party!Decorations are hung, and the food is ready. Will everything go as he planned?Or will a big storm ruin his party?Find out in Little Bug’s first Christmas adventure. This is a sweet story for your littlest ones of friendship, dealing with frustration and disappointment, and finding our what truly matters at Christmas time

You are invited! It’s Christmas time and Little Bug is having a party!Decorations are hung, and the food is ready. Will everything go as he planned? Or will a big storm ruin his party?Find out in Little Bug’s first Christmas adventure. This is a sweet story for your littlest ones of friendship, dealing with frustration and disappointment, and finding our what truly matters at Christmas time!

A.M. HawkinsPonder’s Local Teen WriterInspired by her love of writing, reading, family pets, and the many wild animals that roam her backyard, A.M. Hawkins was able to create a wonderful story that is enjoyable for all ages.After three years of scribbling and editing, she finally self-published her novella, Two Visitors in Destrovia: The Journey, a fiction book about a rabbit named Rabbitto and a skunk called Skunkditta, that set out on a journey of discovery and adventure in a new and foreign land. Predicaments soon arise when the two heroes are attacked by dirty dogs, kidnapped by tribal toads and are rescued by holy chickens. With the constant threat of being sent back to their homeland, their dependency upon each other soon grows into an unlikely friendship. This inspiring story is certain to please all readers with its suspenseful voyages, action packed drama, funny antics, and heartwarming characters. For more information or to purchase this book, please visit the website at www.amhawkinsbooks.com.

Inspired by adventure, animals, and the passion for writing, A.M. began her tales of a valiant rabbit, Rabbitto, and his devoted friend, Skunkditta. In their search for ownership, independence, and acceptance, they discover an extraordinary world full of intrigue, friendships, and risks worth taking. While you are here, take a moment to visit the great land of Destrovia. For readers of all ages. I hope you enjoy Two Visitors in Destrovia! ~A.M. Hawkins