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The Snail and the Butterfly
Written by Dougie Coop
Illustrated by CJ the Kid
Ages 4+ | 42 Pages
Publisher: Rare Bird Books | ISBN-13: 9781644283653
Publisher’s Book Summary: Have you ever wanted to do something great? Something no one else believed you could do? Well, here is your chance to learn how. Meet a little snail who wanted to fly and an old butterfly who questioned why. Travel with the little snail as he crawls up a mushroom determined to soar from the top. But every time, the same thing makes him stop: fear. Sound familiar?
Filled with inspiration and motivation, this magical conversation between an ambitious snail and a seasoned butterfly encourages us to pursue our dreams regardless of who we are or where we come from. 
With words by award-winning author Doug Cooper aka Dougie Coop, and illustrations by acclaimed Australian artist CJ the Kid, the rhythmic verse and playful style remind us all we can achieve the impossible as long as we believe, trust, and persevere.

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Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote
Written by Jasmine A. Stirling
Illustrated by Udayana Lugo
Ages 5+ | 48 Pages
Publisher: Union Square Kids (2023)
​ISBN-13: 9781454934578
Publisher’s Book Summary: Jasmine A. Stirling, author of  A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, delivers a powerful, poetic picture book biography about suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt, perfect for fans of I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark and the Rebel Girls series.

As a child, Carrie Chapman Catt asked a lot of questions: How many stars are in the sky? Do germs have personalities? And why can’t Mama vote? Catt’s curiosity led her to college, to a career in journalism, and finally to becoming the president of The National American Woman Suffrage Association. Catt knew the movement needed a change—and she set to work mobilizing women (and men) across the nation to dare to question a woman’s right to vote.

On August 18, 1920, Catt pinned a yellow rose to her dress and waited while lawmakers in Tennessee cast their deciding votes to ratify the 19th  Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. After a seventy-year campaign, had women finally won the right to vote? 

Stirling’s suspenseful retelling of the dramatic final “yea” that changed the history of women’s rights brings the past to life for young readers.

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My Soul Treasure
​Written by Kate Searle
Illustrated by Alison Mutton
Ages 4+ | 28 Pages
Publisher: Kate’s Soul Treasure (2022)
​ISBN-13: 978-0645415421
Publisher’s Book Summary: My Soul Treasure is a beautifully illustrated children’s book designed to teach children how to connect with their inner selves and cultivate self-awareness and self-love. It follows the story of a young girl who goes on a journey beyond her mind, body, and heart to discover her own inner treasures. The story includes positive affirmations and visualization exercises to help children develop mindfulness and self-reflection skills.

I am excited to share my interview with Kate Searle. She is a geologist, wife, and mum who lives in the southwest of Australia. Becoming a mother sparked Kate’s love of storytelling. She has an innate passion for instilling in children a sense of personal empowerment. She has woven her love of gemstones into her debut book, My Soul Treasure, to teach children about the incredible powers of their own souls.For more information, visit www.soultreasures.com.au


Where did you get the inspiration for My Soul Treasure?
During the covid lockdowns in early 2021 I felt a burst of inspiration from something
bigger than me, to let my children know that they were safe, they were powerful and
regardless of what happens in the outside world each day, they have a treasure chest of
inner strengths within their soul, that they can draw upon to help them overcome anxiety
and navigate this wild and woolly world. This burst of inspiration led me to write my
books, Find Your Treasure (a middle grade novel), My Soul Treasure and create a
mindfulness treasure-hunt game for children.

What was your writing process like for this book?
What a wonderful question. I could clearly visualize My Soul Treasure being a colorful
picture book, with a double-page spread for each of the soul gems, but I didn’t know which
order to arrange the gems. The story really came together one weekend when my husband
and kids and I took a trip down to the southern forests. As my husband was driving, a lot of
the inspiration for the words in My Soul Treasure flowed into my mind and I wrote them
down. The movement of the car and being surrounded by nature helped my creativity to
flow. As I was drafting the story, I could only write in lead pencil in a large children’s
scrapbook! It helped me see which words would best fit on each page. That weekend,
whilst exploring a nearby field, my children and I saw a beautiful rainbow right next to the
cabin we were staying in! We climbed over a fence and tried to run to the rainbow. It was a
magical moment for us, and it was then that the realization came to me that the soul gems
in My Soul Treasure should be arranged in the order of the rainbow and chakras colors. It
was as if nature itself was contributing to the direction of the story! I stayed up very late,
cosy by the fire that weekend, writing what would become My Soul Treasure.

What is your favorite part about writing books for kids?
I love the creative process of bringing my ideas to life and synthesizing complex or less
understood parts of our world and ourselves, into language that children can grasp so that
they become aware of how powerful and magical they are. I also love the process of
creating inspiring stories that I wish I could have read when I was a child!

What are you working on now?
I am very excited about launching two new exciting products:
‘Find Your Soul Treasure’ Activity Workbook – which is an interactive workbook that
brings the story of My Soul Treasure to life. It has a section for each soul gem and
includes hundreds of fun activities and suggested ways children can connect with
their soul treasure. Parents, educators and therapists can use the Workbook to help
children to heal and empower them.
I am about to launch my children’s game called ‘Find Your Treasure’ which is a
treasure hunt game that includes clue cards and real gemstones. The game inspires
children to find their own soul treasure!
 I am also dreaming up the sequel to my middle grade novel!!

What is your favorite book?
That is such a hard question! My favorite book as a child was The Lion, The Witch and The
Wardrobe by C.S Lewis for its magic and adventure. As an adult, I’d have to say People of
the Book by Geraldine Brooks, for the enchanted way it sweeps across centuries and
highlights the value we place on precious texts. There is a part of the story where the
sacred text is described as encrusted in turquoise and precious gems which I just adore!

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