Local Byron Shire author, illustrator, and art therapist Rose Alinta-Koa Phoenix has launched a new series of conscious children’s books under her independent imprint, ‘The Story Corner’.
In a media release she says ‘The collection, designed to foster emotional intelligence, creativity, and a connection to nature, features four engaging titles: The Wonderful World of Bees, My Garden of Flowers, Do More of What Makes You Awesome, and Follow the Bread Crumbs. Another 10 books to be released over the next 12 months’, she says.
‘Drawing on over eight years of experience in early childhood education and art therapy, I combine storytelling, illustration, and therapeutic principles to create books that do more than entertain. Each story encourages children to connect with their heart and explore their feelings while discovering and developing their unique strengths, and creative gifts, skills and abilities that bless themselves, their community and the environment around them’.
‘The Wonderful World of Bees introduces young readers to the essential role bees play in the ecosystem, while My Garden of Flowers inspires curiosity about plants and nature. Do More of What Makes You Awesome is a playful journey into self-discovery, highlighting individual talents and personal growth through the guidance of wise animals, and Follow the Bread Crumbs invites children to engage in heart-led intuition, mindfulness, discipline, problem-solving, and creative exploration for their soul mission success.
‘The Story Corner is about more than just books – it’s about nurturing heart-led children who feel empowered, connected, and inspired,’ Phoenix says. ‘I want to create stories that spark awareness, imagination, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the value they hold through the development of their gifts and talents, that serve and support the world around them to thrive.’
‘The books are available online through The Story Corner website www.the-story- corner.com and all major online retailers. Phoenix also runs Ascension Art Therapy, offering creative programs that complement the messages of her books and support emotional wellbeing through art.
‘For Byron Bay families, educators, and caregivers, these titles provide an opportunity to share meaningful, conscious stories with children while encouraging a love for learning, creativity, and the natural world’, she says.
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