Books published by publisher Las Madres Publishing

For ages 3 and up ~ Children's Spirituality Written in way that respects children's inherent curiosity and intelligence, The Wonder of God offers readers the opportunity to explore common spiritual concepts. It gracefully navigates the essential question "What is God?" and connects-the-dots between that question and words like faith, meditation, prayer, spirit and the importance of being of service in the world. The Wonder of God is a full-color book with a Foreword for adults by Dr. David Bruner. Multicultural and tradition-inclusive, the book has been endorsed by a wide spectrum of religious leaders and child development professionals, parents and kids.

Your child will love learning about themselves through this unique guide book as they journey inward with art, drawings, poetry, reflections, writings, songs and exercises that guide them to know their gifts and passions as well as learn how to navigate life with healthy skills and practices around validation, self love, forgiveness, compassion, non-violent communication, persistence, resilience, emotional health and boundary setting, visioning, persistence and physical well being. The foundations of this guide book come from Eco-psychology, Neuroscience, Environmental Stewardship, Somatics, Meditation and Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Non-violent Communication and the Hoffman Quadrinity Process.“I visited Emily in St. Louis this weekend and gave her Being Whole: A Teen’s Guide Book.She cradled it and touched all the pages like it was a friend that she wanted to spend time with. I just watched her. She loved it - the artwork, the feel of the pages, the words, the type, the questions. All of it.”- Mom of a 13 year old“Thank you for giving me the words for my children that I never had as a child. Your book Growing Up Whole is a gift to us all.”- Mom of a 2 and 5 year old"Profound and passionate, this is one of those rare books with the power to touch anyone. Its overarching and healing message is that validating your unique self will allow you to live a life of connection, creativity, wholeness and joy. Thank you for creating this gift for the world." We envision a world where all children claim their unique gifts and shine their light in the world! Thank you for supporting their wholeness by purchasing this book for all the children you love or for children who don't have any parents to guide them.A portion of the profits from books, music and journals sold will be given to help children heal from trauma and abuse.

Your children will enjoy practicing self validation and naming their feelings in this inspiring companion Journal to Growing Up Whole: A Child's Guide Book. Daily they will ground in the strength of who they are and what they do well each day. Learning to name their feelings and acknowledge their strengths, resilience, courage and growth. Affirmations and reminders included to inspire and support their journey.

Ground in the strength of Who You Are and learn valuable practices of naming your feelings and validating what you do well in life! This companion journal to Being Whole: A Teen's Guide Book gives teens healthy life skills to navigate their journey with a deep connection to their inner guidance, resilience, healthy balance, and a knowledge of their unique gifts and strengths to share with the world. Build your self esteem and emotional intelligence.

When a storm knocks down a suburban fence two intrepid animals, a Wallaroo (a cross between a Kangaroo and a Wallaby) and his best friend, a wise Goat, set out into the human jungle, only to get lost, captured and ultimately rescued by the barnyard guard Spot.Based on a true story, children between the ages of two and seven will love the story and enjoy the beautiful illustrations.

A teen's journey of self discovery and learning about essential life skills through this unique guide book of of reading, writing, poetry, reflections, songs and exercises that guide them to know their gifts and passions as well as learn how to navigate their life's journey with healthy like skills and practices around validation, self love, forgiveness, compassion, non-violent communication, persistence, resilience, emotional health and boundary setting, visioning, persistence, self-love, authenticity and physical well being. The foundations of this guide book come from Eco-psychology, Neuroscience, Environmental Stewardship, Somatics, Meditation and Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Non-violent Communication and the Hoffman Quadrinity Process. “I visited Emily in St. Louis this weekend and gave her Being Whole: A Teen’s Guide Book.She cradled it and touched all the pages like it was a friend that she wanted to spend time with. I just watched her. She loved it - the artwork, the feel of the pages, the words, the type, the questions. All of it.”- Mom of a 13 year old"Profound and passionate, this is one of those rare books with the power to touch anyone. Its overarching and healing message is that validating your unique self will allow you to live a life of connection, creativity, wholeness and joy. Thank you for creating this gift for the world." There is a companion validation journal they can purchase to practice beyond their guide book.We envision a world where all people claim their unique gifts and shine their light in the world! Thank you for supporting their wholeness by purchasing this book for all the teens you love or for children who don't have any parents to guide them. A portion of the profits from books, music and journals sold will be given to help teens and children heal from trauma and abuse.

Five Cats, One Dog, A Motorcycle and A Lady in a Hot Pink Jacket, is a collection of eighteen little “tails” written for a young audience. Kids from six to early teens will find the little “tails” fun and informative. All five cats, the one dog, the motorcycle and the lady with the hot pink jacket are real and did live together in the little house with the little garage on the corner. Many of the “tails” are based on events that actually happened, most from the cats’, the dog’s, the motorcycle’s or the Lady’s point of view with a lot of imagination thrown in. From early beginnings to becoming members of the lady’s family and then finding their place within a complicated order, the feline, canine and mechanical family lived in peace and some degree of harmony while their adventures unfolded. Come join the Lady and her family and share the many challenges in the lives of these lively and some times adorable little creatures.

The Secret Meadow is a magical place for twelve year old Jimmy to practise his archery skills using his new bow and arrow set received last Christmas. He soon tired of playing cowboys and Indians shooting an arrow at the old dilapidated shack in the corner of his meadow. While Jimmy was in the bush looking for a lost arrow a fox entered the meadow hunting mice. "Here is a real target," thought Jimmy. He took careful aim and let a n arrow fly. He never expected to hit the fox, but at the instant of impact Jimmy screamed in horror at what he had just done. He ran for home. Remorse and shame overwhelmed him, but two days later, with the help of his uncle's golden retriever, he tracked the fox back to her den. There he found her dead, but two of her new-born kits clung to life. He began a fast track learning curve about foxes determined to make amends for his selfish act, his goal to raise the two kits and release them back into the wild. The next twelve months would have a life-changing impact on young Jimmy's life. As vague as his immediate future seemed he would not falter in his efforts, but Animal Control and the Parks Commission created many obstacles for him. Could he repay the debt he owed to the fox whose life he took that day in his Secret Meadow by raising her two remaining kits?