Books published by publisher Sonica Ellis

A cute story about kindness, empathy and love. Kindness Rocks is a touching children's book about the power of kindness and how small things can inspire, motivate and uplift others in tremendous ways.Little Clara enjoys painting cute messages on rocks and leaving them for people to read. One day a turtle feeling down and out passes by Clara's house. Upon seeing the messages on the rocks he is rejuvenated and rushes home to share the messages with his friends.This is not your typical rock, mineral or stone picture book, but rather a heartwarming tale that seeks to teach children that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.Kindness Rocks will sit perfectly on your shelf alongside rock painting and kindness books for children such as Be Kind, Scribble Stones, Kindness Starts With You -At School, and A Little Spot Of Kindness. This easy to read kindness book for children is perfect for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and elementary age group.( ages 2, 3,4, 5, 6, and 7)Spreading kindness and positivity one painted rock at a time.Get your copy now!

Going to kindergarten is exciting but it can also be stressful for young children.This easy to read and beautifully illustrated rhyming children's book is the story of a sweet and adorable little duck named Max.Max just graduated preschool and he's having a hard time leaving his preschool teachers, friends, and all that he knows behind.Follow him as he says his goodbyes, centers himself and looks forward to starting something new - being a Kindergartner!Going to kindergarten is huge milestone for kids and should be celebrated.The goal of this book is to help children overcome the anxiety, jitters, and worries of starting kindergarten, and instead get them excited about a new experience and being a part of something fun and exciting.Goodbye Preschool, Hello Kindergarten is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, early and emerging young readers, parents and teachers.Great for children ages 3-5Get your copy now.

Before you can love others you must love yourselfLana Llama when in a field full of unicorns, just be yourself. Follow Lana's journey of self-discovery as she learns that there is more to her than what is in the mirror, and that she is unique, loved and beautiful just the way she is. In the end, Lana learns to appreciate the magic within her and what she uniquely has to offer the world. This delightful, uplifting story will help your child develop strong self-esteem, self-love, self-appreciation and maintain a positive outlook on life. Self Love Affirmations To Build Your Child’s Self- Esteem & ConfidenceSelf love can be something taken for granted. Positive self love affirmations are a keystone to a healthy, happy and successful life. This is why it is so important to practice positive self love affirmations and mindful mantras. Positive words are very important in building a child’s self-esteem and are vital for growth.Today, I choose me.Happiness flows from meI feel beautiful, I am beautifulI am grounded, peaceful, and centered Parents/TeachersEven as adults we can struggle with our emotions and feelings, especially when the Hollywood, TV and social media emphasize physical appearance above character and kindness. Let’s equip our kids with the tools to process and talk about their feelings and emotions. Let’s help them be confident and teach them that they’re more than what they see in the mirror. The best book for raising confident childrenLana the Llama aims to teach kids the importance of love and respect thereby building self esteem.It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside “I Am Confident, Brave & Beautiful (Hopscotch Girls), The Gifts of Imperfection (Brene Brown), Have You Filled a Bucket Today? (Carol McCloud), Dear Girl (Amy Krouse Rosenthal), and I Can Handle It. Lana Llama will encourage your children to love what they see in the mirror. Lessons to take from this children’s picture bookLana the Llama learns some important lessons from her new friend Ellie the Unicorn.Be KindBe yourselfBelieve in yourselfThe power of wordsDon’t change who you are so people will like you. Just be yourself and let people get to know the real you.If you like friendship books, children’s books about unicorns, llama books or even unicorn gifts for girls and boys, then this book will be perfect forKeep your eyes open for a Lana the Llama plush coming soon.Be you. The world will adjust.

A story about friendship and being yourself Little Pepper was no ordinary cat but the blackest cat you'd ever meet. Pepper finds it really hard to make friends. Is it because of how she looks - the black cat curse? Or is it because she's a witch's cat? Read along to find out more.The Witch's Cat aspires to teach children the importance of being self confident.It encourages positive behavior, cognitive thinking, a growth mindset, empathy and positivity.The Witch's Cat will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside Pete the Cat (James Dean), If You Give a Cat a Cupcake (Laura Numeroff), Room on the Broom (Julia Donaldson) and The Witches (Roald Dahl)The Witch's Cat is a great self esteem building, friendship making book that's perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten, and beginner readers.Don't be afraid to try something new.Get your copy now!

Do you have what it takes to be a Mindful Ninja? Are you honest, kind, supportive, positive, helpful and loving?Sylvie is about to graduate from the prestigious INSPIRE Academy, that’s if she can make it to the ceremony on time!She has completed all of her training and is about to be declared a Mindful Ninja. Sylvie will now spend her time inspiring children to be kind and thoughtful, as well as boosting their self esteem and confidence. Together with her fellow graduates, she will promote among children a growth mindset, honesty, empathy, mindfulness, and kindness.The Mindful Ninjas is a children’s comic book that aims to teach children that by sowing seeds of kindness and love they help others, and by helping others they in turn help themselves!We should all strive to be Mindful Ninjas.Read now!

Meet Blippy, a spunky little robot who keeps our universe safe and sound!With short and sweet rhymes Blippy the Robot engages the imagination of children and gently introduces them to the concepts of role models, teamwork, and consequences.Out-of-this-world illustrations bring Blippy, the planets, and mischievous aliens to life.Blippy says, “Take me to your reader.” Enjoy this book today before the next rocket blasts away!

Grandma's cuddles start with a hug and soon you're feeling safe and snug. There are so many things this little mouse loves about his grandma, but what he loves most of all are his grandma’s cuddles.Grandma’s Cuddles is a relatable illustrated children’s poem that depicts the special bond between a grandmother and her grandchild.This sweet rhyming picture book is guaranteed to have grandma’s worldwide cuddling their grandkids as they read together.Some Take Away from the BookBonding with GrandmaEasy to read (Beginner reader, preschoolers, kindergarteners- basic sight words)Rhyming and repetitionPositive social interactionsCognitive developmentA great grandparent giftGrandma Cuddles will sit perfectly along your shelf beside grandma books such as Grandma Loves You(Helen Foster James), How to Babysit a Grandma (Jean Reagan), Grandma Wishes(Julia Lobo), Letters to My Grandchild(Lea Redmond) and I Love You, Grandma (Jilliam Harker)If Grandma is far away, buy two copies of the book and host a virtual read aloud over video chat!Get your copy now!

Coloring is therapeuticThis cute bilingual llama coloring book is from the author of the bestselling children’s picture book “Lana the Llama Who Wants to Be a Unicorn.”This sweet and inspirational children’s’ coloring book is not just great to pass the time, but also promotes a growth mindset, boosts self esteem and confidence, encourages positive thinking, reduces anxiety, improves focus, vision, creativity and motor skills as well.If you like inspirational quotes and sayings, cute llamas and llamacorns, then get your copy now!Happy Coloring!

Modern slavery is a crime against humanity.There are more than 46 million people who are enslaved in the world today.Sarai is a 12-year-old Nigerian girl whose modest village life is shattered when she is captured by the Ken Jou Plek, an extremist organization dedicated to the idea that women and girls should be kept down. Like all extremists, the KJP are prepared to realize this vision through torture, slavery, and bloodshed.Certain she is going to die, Sarai makes a bargain with an unusual ally in an attempt to save her life and the lives of her fellow captives. Tragedy, trauma, man's seemingly limitless capacity for cruelty, the frailty of human existence, justice, and retribution are all laid bare in this cutting-edge graphic novel.Our goal for Sarai is to get people talking about Human trafficking one comic book page at a time.Brutally relevant and emotionally powerful , Sarai fits perfectly alongside such iconic antiheroes as Marvel Comics' The Punisher, Wolverine and Moon Knight and Image Comics' Hit-Girl.Get your copy now!

Do you believe in MERMAIDS?Legend says that The River Mumma, a beautiful and enchanting mermaid, inhabits the rivers of Jamaica and that, like a mother with her children, she keeps watch over the many creatures dwelling in and around the rivers’ waters. As the legend goes, the River Mumma guards a hidden treasure left by Spanish pirates hundreds of years ago.Fitzroy is a kind and warm-hearted Jamaican boy whose 14th birthday proves to be most unusual and memorable, as he encounters the River Mumma face to face!If you like mermaid children’s books such as How to Catch a Mermaid, Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet, Emily Windsnap, Three Little Mermaids, When We Believed in Mermaids, The Little Mermaid and other mermaid tales then you will love The River Mumma.I think you will find it mer-mazing!

We all want our children to be good readers.Santa wants Jingles to help read the Christmas list, but Jingles doesn't know how to read yet. Jingles isn’t feeling confident about it and could use your help practicing sounding out the letters and getting the Christmas magic flowing through him once more.This cute children's picture book story will help your child overcome reading fears and discover the magic of reading.Let’s show children how magical reading is and teach them that every expert was once a beginner, perseverance is the key to success and practice makes perfect.The Elf Who Couldn’t Read is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartenersGet your copy now!

Jimmy the Jittery Jitterbug is an easy to read anxiety book for children.Jimmy just can’t seem to stop jittering. He jitters in the morning. He jitters during the day. He even jitters at bedtime. Just watch what happens when it’s Jimmy’s turn to read aloud at school.This beautifully illustrated children’s book will focus on common types of anxiety and phobias in children - separation anxiety, social anxiety and specific phobias - and provide strategies and tools that help Jimmy to overcome his worries and fears.What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. If unaddressed, anxiety can often lead to depression. Lets teach our children about mental health and provide them with the right tools, attitude and growth mindset to keep them anxiety/worry free.Jimmy the Jittering Jitterbug sits comfortably on your shelf with other anxiety relief for kid books such as What to Do When You Worry Too Much (Dawn Huebner), Breathe Like a Bear (Kira Willey), Coping Skills for Kids Workbook (Janine Halloran) and other books on parenting, separation anxiety books, and phobia workbooksRead Now.