Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Sprout, The Curious Dog on Guard: Finding Home

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Sprout, The Curious Dog on Guard:

Finding Home


Sprout, The Curious Dog on Guard: Finding Home is the heartwarming prequel to Johannsen Tan’s beloved debut, Sprout: The Curious Dog on Guard. In this tender origin story, readers meet Sprout before he became the loyal little guardian we know and love—a curious, hopeful pup searching for a place to call home. Told in playful rhymes and paired with captivating illustrations, this story follows Sprout on his early adventures as he explores the world with wide eyes and an open heart. Along the way, Sprout learns about trust, courage, and the joy of finding a forever family. With a wholesome, feel-good ending that will leave readers smiling, Finding Home is a beautiful celebration of second chances, unconditional love, and the moment when a dog finally finds where he belongs. Perfect for young readers, animal lovers, and anyone who has ever welcomed a furry friend into their life, this prequel is a touching companion to the original story—and a must-read for Sprout fans old and new





Monday, May 12, 2025

How to Say A Good-Bye!

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How to Say A Good-Bye!


How to Say a GOOD-Bye is a tiny tale about three little friends, Pete, John and Zoe, and how they each come to terms with the loss of a loved one. While this is a children’s book written for children, it also aims to help parents find the words to soothe themselves and their children when dealing with loss.


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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Juko & Jengo

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Best Children’s Book, August 2024. Awarded By Manybooks.net
Juko goes where no elephant has gone before in pursuit of a lofty goal! He’s helped along the way by his best friend, Jengo the lion, and several other colorful characters. Will Juko succeed?
This beautifully illustrated picture book invites young readers to join Juko & Jengo on their very first adventure together—a journey through a vibrant jungle filled with curious creatures, unexpected challenges, and inspiring moments. Also featuring a very wise gorilla and a super athlete honey badger, it’s a story of perseverance, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of a dream.








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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Believing in the Secret

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Believing in the Secret


"Believing in the Secret" follows Kamau and his friend Jesse on a journey of self-discovery and determination. When their teacher introduces the concept of future careers, Kamau struggles to choose and believes he lacks the ability to make his dreams come true. However, a magical encounter with the dashing dream director changes everything. Kamau learns to believe in himself and his aspirations, despite doubts and setbacks. Through basketball, he discovers the power of perseverance and the importance of staying true to his dreams. This heartwarming tale reminds young readers that belief in oneself can make even the loftiest dreams a reality.








 


Friday, May 9, 2025

Gratitude Journal For 7 Year Old Kids: Daily Gratitude Prompts and Fun Activities to Inspire Joy & Kindness

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Gratitude Journal For 7 Year Old Kids:

Daily Gratitude Prompts and Fun Activities

to Inspire Joy & Kindness


Part of the Kids Gratitude Journals Collection! 

Give your child the gift of gratitude, mindfulness, and self-expression with this engaging Daily Gratitude Journal for Kids! Unlike repetitive journals, this one is filled with fresh, exciting daily activities designed to nurture confidence, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence in a fun and creative way.

From self-love reflections and mindfulness exercises to puzzles, coloring, and thought-provoking prompts, each page keeps kids excited to explore gratitude through play and creativity. Watch as your 7-year-old’s happiness and self-esteem grow with every entry!

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Daily gratitude prompts that spark joy and reflection
  • Kindness and mindfulness activities for emotional growth
  • The “Gratitude Playground” – a space for free expression and fun
  • Non-repetitive, engaging questions and creative challenges


Perfect for home or classroom use, this journal is part of the growing Kids Gratitude Journals Collection (ages 6-12)—helping children build lifelong gratitude habits while having fun!

  • A meaningful gift for parents, teachers, and caregivers
  • Designed to inspire positivity and confidence in young minds
  • A fun, hands-on approach to mindfulness and gratitude


Start your child’s gratitude journey today and watch them shine!





Click here to get your copy of

Gratitude Journal For 7 Year Old Kids

on Amazon


 

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Finn and the Great Spring Celebration: A story about performing one's duty despite the challenges

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Finn and the Great Spring Celebration:

A story about performing one's duty despite the challenges


Spring is in the air and all the animals in the forest start getting ready for a big celebration to welcome their favorite season. The most important event in the celebration is carrying the magic lantern to the top of the highest tree and hanging it there for the whole forest to see. This time, the honor of carrying the lantern goes to Finn, a courageous little monkey. However, when it’s time to do his duty, a huge rain starts to fall. Now, Finn is faced with a big challenge. Will he let the rain stand in his way, or will he carry out his duty responsibly?



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Finn and the Great Spring Celebration

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SweetPea’s Chore Challenge: A Bugland Adventure

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Meet SweetPea, a curious little girl whose world blends fantasy and reality. With her loyal companion, a stuffed toy gnome named Gnomesitall, SweetPea embarks on magical adventures with the turn of each page of her storybooks. She is transported to incredible worlds where she faces fears, solves problems, and learns valuable life lessons.

In this adventure, SweetPea discovers that she’s not alone in having to do her chores before playing. What seems like a challenge at first turns out to be an important lesson about responsibility and growing up. Her enchanted adventures aren’t just an escape—they’re a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and a reminder of the power of storytelling in shaping who we are.

SweetPea’s Chore Challenge: A Bugland Adventure is a perfect bedtime read for little girls ages 4-8. This enchanting tale will have little ones falling in love with SweetPea and Gnomesitall!
Stay tuned for more adventures, including Book #2, where you’ll uncover the origins of Gnomesitall as he helps SweetPea find important answers.

I’d love to hear your thoughts—please leave a review! If you’d like to receive coloring pages for your little ones or have suggestions for a future adventure, feel free to reach out to me at: info@strokeofsunshine.org.



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Sprout, The Curious Dog on Guard: Finding Home

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