Are you fully aware of the power of your inner voice? Wondering how it may help you navigate challenging situations like the first day of school? Check out The Boy and His Higher Self and My First Day of School, the first two books in the picture book series written by Ricardo Santa Cruz and illustrated by Yuko Kondo. Enter to win both books for your little one!
My Review:
Both written in rhyme and illustrated with vibrant colors, The Boy and His Higher Self and My First Day of School tell heartwarming, empowering tales about inner strength, courage, confidence, compassion, emotional health, positive thinking, and the ripple effect of kindness.
The Boy and His Higher Self follows the self-discovery journey of a young boy as he meets and converses with his higher self, the inner voice that guides him with love, light and wisdom. The boy gets equipped with the tools to help him deal with fear, anxiety and insecurity. He learns to get connected with his higher self when he needs guidance and clarity, and follow his heart to make the right choice.
In My First Day of School, the boy reaches out to his higher self for advice as he worries about making good friends and being liked by other kids at school. He's instructed to stay true to his authentic self, and to radiate positivity by approaching kids who also experience anxiety about acceptance and imperfection. He realizes that honesty, compassion and communication help build the foundation of a meaningful friendship.
Through heartfelt conversations using simple rhyming words, imaginative, playful pictures, and lovable, relatable characters, the first book introduces the abstract spiritual concept of one's higher self in a fun and engaging way, while the second book provides a concrete example of how the inner voice can help one overcome real-life challenges with courage, confidence and calmness. Together, the stories encourage everyone to explore their full potential, conduct constructive self-talk, achieve inner peace through meditation, seek the deeper meaning of life, and go further to spread kindness and become a positive influence on others.
Lyrically written and creatively illustrated, The Boy and His Higher Self and My First Day of School are accessible and enjoyable reads with significant and practical life lessons. I look forward to finding out what's coming next in this one-of-a-kind series.
About the Books:
Ages: 4-8 | 38 Pages
Publisher: Mascot Kids (2026) | ISBN: 979-8-99068-351-8
And have you always been here right by my side? I have always been with you, living inside. Have you ever listened to the little voice inside your head? What does it say to you? The Boy and His Higher Self is the story of a boy who discovers and learns to trust his higher self, a presence that has always been with him. Dedicated to the inner child and higher self within young children and adults alike, this book offers guidance and tools to help children overcome feelings of insecurity and sadness and gain self-confidence and positivity.
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Ages: 4-8 | 38 Pages
Publisher: Mascot Kids (2026) | ISBN: 979-8990683501
I'm afraid to be myself and don't know if I can. Relax and remember to be yourself. There's no need to try to be someone else. My First Day of School, the second book in a series dedicated to the inner child and higher self, tells the story of a boy on his first day of school. Nervous about making new friends and being accepted by his peers, he confides his insecurities in his higher self. With insight and guidance, his higher self shares with him that having the courage to be your authentic self inspires others to do the same and create a positive environment.
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