Books published by publisher AngelBooks

This sweet and simple short story is based on the real life experience of a Wichita breast cancer survivor whose adopted stray cat took to sleeping on her bald head after she lost her hair to chemotherapy. Suitable for children and appropriate for readers of any age, “The Secret of Pink” provides a powerful answer to the question many people ask when faced with a loved one’s cancer diagnosis: “What can I do?” Sales of the book support breast cancer research. The publisher will donate $1 from every $2.99 download to a respected national breast cancer awareness organization dedicated to finding a cure.

In this original story of the "Santa's Stray" series," a stray cat seeking shelter on a cold Christmas Eve comes face to face with Santa Claus. Though he s rejected by neighbor children as a stinky stray,Santa sees something remarkable In the cat, whose time spent in the shadows watching the children he secretly loves holds the key to granting Santa s own Christmas wish.

The Self-Esteem Angel and Little Angel Madison test their landing skills as they embark on a journey to help Rose find and keep peace. The two Angels use some very interesting and creative ways to capture Rose’s attention. Get answers to questions like: What is it like to have peace-of-mind? How does your body feel when you have peace? What does peace feel like in your heart? The Self-Esteem Angel and Little Angel Madison help Rose put things in perspective along with making her realize that sometimes you just have to let things go and have trust. As you journey through The Peace Angel you will hear how to overcome fear and worry as Rose and her Angel friends share their experiences and ideas. Little Angel Madison and Rose learned the skills to achieve peace-of-mind and now they are able to achieve their goals and dreams!Review:Our family just loved the book The Peace Angel. The author uses real life examples of fear and worry and then gives great ideas to help you work through them. As a person that has suffered with worry I really wanted my children to have skills to live in peace. The Peace Angel made our entire family look at worries/fears in a whole new way. We have been able to work through things using the ideas in the book and we have ultimately achieved Peace! From the Author:Children and teens are under a tremendous amount of stress in their personal life, school life and by world events. The tools and skills in this story have helped me deal with my fears, my worries and my stresses. Using these tools in my day to day life has brought me more peace-of-mind and peace-of-heart. I hope it will help you achieve more peace in your day to day life too. How have you achieved more peace in your life? Send me a note at angelbooks.ca.Thank you! Peace to you and your family, Wendy Collier

The twins are sad and miss their dog, Rusty. Angel Paulette’s first assignment is to help Morgan and Delanie deal with the loss of their pet. With the help of the Self-Esteem Angel, Paulette takes the twins through the process by talking about the experience and how to express the emotions: “I miss when Rusty used to come and lay his head on my lap when he knew I didn’t feel well.” “It is important to accept that sadness can hurt and make it okay for you to feel sad about it. You also need to make it okay to cry about it. Crying releases the sadness.”The Angels then ask the twins to share some fond memories they had with Rusty. Delanie and Morgan talk about their unique and fun memories like; covering him with sand at the beach, chasing him around the bases, and teaching him to roast marshmallows over the campfire.“Delanie, remember when we took him on the boat ride, and he wanted to come in and be in the tube with us?” “Yes, and he fell into the water. I do remember that. Rusty was so wet he shook all the water off and got Daddy soaking wet!” The twins giggled as the memory filled their senses.The story concludes with a talk about how to move on. “And when you go to bed maybe you could kiss each other’s forehead so you don’t miss him so much. I think Rusty would love it if you did that in his memory.”“One of the best features of the books is their accessibility and realistic nature. Collier writes about situations common to kids; moving, fitting in, losing a pet, or just coming to terms with losing friends. They’re also incredibly useful books for parents and teachers; kind of a reminder of what it was like to be a child facing one of life’s obstacles. The stories are always engaging and interesting, and more importantly there are vital, practical message to help.”

Kyle is adopted and realizes he needs to help children look at adoption as a positive experience, not something to be embarrassed about or ashamed of. Based on a true story, the Self-Esteem Angels and Kyle discuss how to build the self-esteem of adopted children. This heartwarming story is filled with tips like: how to answer questions about family and talking about birth Moms. Practical tips from Kyle’s Mom, for adoptive parents are also weaved into the plot.Entertaining and Educational.“One of the best features of the books is their accessibility and realistic nature. Collier writes about situations common to kids; moving, fitting in, losing a pet, or just coming to terms with losing friends. They’re also incredibly useful books for parents and teachers; kind of a reminder of what it was like to be a child facing one of life’s obstacles. The stories are always engaging and interesting, and more importantly there are vital, practical message to help." Mark Weber, Red Deer Express

Divorce tears families apart! Shane and Brandon have never fought before, but now they are pushing each other. This leads to a serious injury. The family is forced to address some of the issues of the divorce to help Shane recover. This story features characters with real emotions that kids will be able to relate to. They will learn skills and concepts through this engaging story.When children believe it is their fault, they feel responsible and may begin to think that this makes them a bad person. So, they question their value and this alters the way they perceive themselves and their life.This begins a flood of emotions ranging from guilt, fear, anger and sadness. This sparks the negative thinking and can cause minor misbehavior, but can also spiral into depression, suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, and violent behavior.Talking about divorce is very difficult for kids. This book is an effective tool to help children open up and discuss their many concerns and questions about divorce.One of the amazing things about this book is how effectively it speaks to children and to parents. The Little Angels coach Shane on how to use a tool and technique to deal with his fears, emotions and stresses. “Those are all common fears that children have when their families are going through a divorce.” The Self-Esteem Angel uses her unique magic to show Shane’s Mom a side of divorce that parents don’t get to see. The family discusses, “What makes you guys think it is your fault?” and the importance of communication. The Angels help them think of ways they can work together for the well-being of everyone. The insights, tools and techniques in this book help build self-esteem. The Angels bring positive energy to a very difficult and serious topic.Get answers to these important questions:- What kind of fears and thoughts do kids have?- The energy of emotions.- What is “focused listening”?- How does “focused listening” help families?- Whose fault is the divorce?- Why do parents need to see things from a child’s viewpoint?- Which ideas will help the family move forward?With her usual empathy and compassion, Collier, brings us a story that demonstrates how families can move forward and come out the other side of divorce, stronger.Ages 9-12, Teens, All Ages, Family. All family members touched by the pain of divorce will appreciate the easy to use tools, and will be inspired by the hopeful messages.

Nick’s first assignment is to help Shaelyn and Alana cope with the upcoming change of moving. But, he has hit an obstacle so he asks the Self-Esteem Angel for help. The Self-Esteem Angel™ magically whisks Nick to Florida to engage the help of Aaron and Renee, who moved from Alberta, Canada to Florida, United States.“Wait for a few minutes, Nick and you’ll see different colors. The neat thing about an ocean is how the colors change constantly. We can learn about change just by observing the ocean and other things in nature.”Nick thought for a minute then responded, “Like the changes of the season and the growth cycles of plants. I get that!”Aaron and Renee share the tools their parents used to help them look forward to the move. They share their own experiences and give practical advice to children to help them adjust to a big change like moving."They also need to get involved in activities and sports after school," advised Aaron. "That way they will get to know the kids in their neighborhood and in their class at school so they can make new friends."“Are the schools a lot different?” asked Nick.“Not really, we still do fun things. There are some really cool field trips we do here that we couldn’t do in Alberta. For example, I got to go sleep overnight at Sea World,” grinned Renee.“And I got to participate in Kids’ Town at school and go on an airboat tour with my class,” said Aaron excitedly.Children and their families will learn that:Change is a big part of lifeWe need to accept change Find ways to cope with the different types of changeEveryone goes through changes that are big and smallHow to deal with the emotionsWhether the move is big or small, the practical tips and tools will help all family members adjust to the many challenges and build a new life.Ages 5-12“One of the best features of the books is their accessibility and realistic nature. Collier writes about situations common to kids; moving, fitting in, losing a pet, or just coming to terms with losing friends. They’re also incredibly useful books for parents and teachers; kind of a reminder of what it was like to be a child facing one of life’s obstacles. The stories are always engaging and interesting, and more importantly there are vital, practical messages to help.” Mark Weber, Red Deer Express

75% off List PriceApril is stressed out! What is she going to do about her friends as she changes schools? Join the conversation between the Self-Esteem Angel, April and Angel Madison as they reveal tips on how to handle friendship changes; how to keep in touch with current friends; what to do when current and new friends don’t get along and so much more. By the end of this insightful story April and you will begin to understand that friendships naturally grow and change as we go through life.Do you have ‘spiritual friends?’ Find out what the Self-Esteem Angel means by ‘spiritual friends.’Read some excerpts: “It’s important to decide which friends you do want to keep a relationship with. This is a very difficult choice for people. With some friends it can become a very hurtful experience.”“Friendship sounds like it’s hard.”“Yes, it can be. But, many times if we relax and accept that our friendships grow and change just like we do, it makes it easier to handle.”“Some friends will move away and choose not to work at staying friends. Life will take some of her friends in a different direction and they won’t have anything in common anymore and that’s okay.”“One of the best features of the books is their accessibility and realistic nature. Collier writes about situations common to kids; moving, fitting in, losing a pet, or just coming to terms with losing friends. They’re also incredibly useful books for parents and teachers; kind of a reminder of what it was like to be a child facing one of life’s obstacles. The stories are always engaging and interesting, and more importantly there are vital, practical messages to help.” Mark Weber, Red Deer Express

George is stuck in the hospital with an illness and doesn’t know what to do. He luckily gets a visit from the Self-Esteem Angel and Angel Aain.An uplifting conversation takes place where they talk about a variety of things. Some of these include: how to deal with the fears, anxieties and worries; ideas to deal with the boredom; how illness changes life; why learning to cry is important; how fear keeps you from getting better; ways to heal and get strength into your body; and more.George commits to passing on these lessons to other children in the hospital. He learns how sharing these lessons can lead to helping millions of children.Read some excerpts:“I told him that his friends would still be there when he was well again. I told him that having an illness does change a person’s life in many ways,” explained Aain. “His day-to-day routine will be different. Depending on how long he’s sick, he might have to make some adjustments in his life.”…Aain said proudly, “I told him he had to make sure that he didn’t do anything that could set him back or try to do too many things when he started to get better.”…“So, I need to listen to my Mom when she says I can’t do things, yet,” George said as he made a face.The Angel chuckled and said, “Yes, this is a time when you do need to listen to your Mom when she says it’s too soon to do things.”The Angel continued, “Your Mom will be more cautious and protective of you, which is expected Mom behavior. But, with this type of illness it is better to be cautious and not get worse.”George rolled his eyes as he said, “Well, my Mom will be happy to hear that!” The Self-Esteem Angel laughed and said, “Sometimes it’s hard to admit our parents are right.”…The Angel nodded in agreement and said, “That’s what I call a ‘good distraction’. It’s important for us to identify what those are in our lives. It helps us deal with all the different kinds of change that can happen. It also keeps our mind off our symptoms and pain.”“So, a ‘good distraction’ can be something like watching a funny movie,” said George.“Exactly,” affirmed the Angel.“There are a whole bunch of funny movies here at the hospital that I can watch,” said George.“Most hospitals have a variety of activities and special events that are fun and positive to help children take their mind off their illness. There are also many resources like books and support groups, so explore and find out what these are.”…“Well, George, teaching lessons on how to handle life is my purpose,” said the Self-Esteem Angel. “It’s a powerful way to build confidence and self-esteem.”“What does self-esteem have to do with being sick?” asked George.The Self-Esteem Angel explained, “When you have positive self-esteem, you like and respect all parts of who you are. You will realize how important it is to take better care of your health and well-being.”The Angel continued, “Feeling confident that you can deal with an illness, keeps you from focusing on your fears, anxieties and worries about what’s happening. This gives your body a better chance to heal by keeping your mind and heart focused on the positives.”“Most people don’t realize that holding on to fearful thoughts takes a lot of energy. This reduces the amount of healing energy their body has available to use.”“Your body needs large amounts of energy for it to rebuild cells. That is why most healing happens…”Ages 5 - 12“One of the best features of the books is their accessibility and realistic nature. Collier writes about situations common to kids; moving, fitting in, losing a pet, or just coming to terms with losing friends. They’re also incredibly useful books for parents and teachers; kind of a reminder of what it was like to be a child facing one of life’s obstacles. The stories are always engaging and interesting, and more importantly there are vital, practical messages to help.” Mark Weber, Red Deer Express

See how Rosie, the old family dog, and Sampson, the playful new puppy, must work together to save their beloved owner's Christmas pageant. Explore the world of Christmas through the eyes of Rosie and Sampson's and discover how they saved Christmas! "A wonderful story portraying the true meaning of Christmas with the help of two adventurous, lovable puppies...precious!" ~ L. Diez, author of : "Angel or Not? Angel for Sure." "The songs in the story add more magic to the meaning of the story." I love that she included the music in her book!!" ~ Mrs. Tara Jordan 2nd grade teacher St Raphaels Scripture verses, traditional carols, and unique characterization portray the story of Jesus' birth in an exciting, child-friendly, and educational way. The perfect early chapter book for students in Kindergarten through second grade.

The Angel or Not? Catholic Fiction Book Series is an exciting chapter book series that combines Catholic and family values in a fast moving story-line. Student readers will recognize their own Catholic schooling connection with the main character Angel, her family, friends and Sister Rita. The first book in the series focuses on Bullying, while the second book focuses on the consequences associated with cheating and lying. Book Two, Angel or Not? Ohhh so Not!!! Is an engaging book for preteen children (3rd-6th grade), that focuses on real life ups and downs of being a girl in Catholic school. Follow Angel through fourth grade as she learns how to handle her own conflicts while attempting to stay in 'angel-mode' even though, her thoughts and actions aren't always so angelic. Stay with her through the stories as she realizes that every action has a consequence. In this, the second book of the series, Your favorite characters are back and the drama continues! As Angel, a fourth grader in Catholic school discovers why Sonya was a bully from book one and must say “Goodbye” to the “Sonya Mystery.” Dreamboat Tony is still a dreamboat and Sister Rita is full of her usual surprises. You’ll meet the new neighbors and get an “ear-full” from Angel’s Grammy. From Anthony's fender-bender with Dad, to playing on the Jesuit football field, brother Anthony is back in action after the accident from book one! In this captivating sequel, Angel’s world spirals out of control when she makes the worst mistake of her life! Find out exactly what Angel did to earn the book its title: Angel or Not? Ohhh So Not!!! The two book series make an excellent class and summer reading option as the series reinforces good values, opens the door for discussion on bullying, making good choices and the consequences of cheating. In addition, both books include bold vocabulary words throughout the story and include word banks in the back of the book. Worksheets are available by request on our "Teacher Information" on the website. Angel or Not? Ohhh so Not!!! is a Fiction Catholic book that has been enjoyed by many students in the Tampa Bay area and teachers feel they are a great tool to use to reinforce good morals and values, as well as reinforce Catholic faith. The books are full of excitement and the first of their kind to be written just for students in Catholic Schools.Mrs. Hernandez, Principal St. Lawrence Catholic School: “Finally…a book for our Catholic children that is packed full of Catholic values amid real life situations. Bravo!” Mrs. Cruikshank and Mrs. Williams St. Lawrence Catholic School: “The characters are real and down-to-earth. Family life is portrayed with positive parental role models and with realistic relationships between siblings and friends. A definite for our school library…can’t wait for the next book!”