Christopher Nolan's Odyssey is all the rage right now ...

I don't know about the movie, as have not seen it yet, but there is another odyssey that I can highly recommend for little children to read: Willow the Wonderer – Space Odyssey!

It's a wonderful book about belonging and connection that I hope all children grow up reading as it does not only help them embrace their own unique quirks and personalities, but also those of others. There is afterall a few fundamental things that we all share that is more profound than any differences anyone can possibly find ...

It is not possible for artists who moved us with their works to die, for they will live on forever in our heart and minds.

I was a child when the first Jurassic Park came out–and have not stopped loving it since ... Another lasting influence was the mini-series Merlin–the little-me loved it to bits. Pure magic!

Thank you for the memories Sam Neill 🙏 May you rest in peace.

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Wise As Stories is an independent publisher co-founded by Australian author, Reeta Dhar, and internationally acclaimed illustrator, Darren Pryce. We are creating beautiful stories that plant seeds of wisdom and make early childhood learning effortless. Checkout our debut picture book series - Willow the Wonderer - an enchanting serious of tales about the search for happiness. https://www.wiseasstories.com/willow-the-wonderer

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Every now and again, when we open a new box of books, we find a few with teeny, tiny faults that we have to put aside. They are still in very good shape - in fact most folks won't be able to spot the imperfection! I am constantly on the lookout for places to donate these to e.g. community libraries, women's shelters, children's charities, children's hospitals, etc.

Thought I would check with our readers to see if anyone is involved with similar organisations and would like to get their hands on a few of these books?

If local to Sydney/Eastern Suburbs, you are welcome to pick these up from us (for free of course). If you live further afield and are happy to cover the cost of postage, we'll be more than happy to pack and mail it through.

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FAQ: "My child is always ‘on the go’—how can I teach them to slow down and just be?"

🍯 A story about the sweetness of slowing down.

This is exactly why we wrote 'Honey Time'. It’s a sweet lesson in mindfulness. When Willow is forced to slow down, he discovers that the "quiet joy of being" is actually more rewarding than the "chaos of doing." It’s an essential circuit-breaker for the busy modern child (and a great reminder for us adults, too!).

FAQ: "How do I help my child handle mistakes without them having a meltdown?"

💡 Help your little one find their courage when things get tough.

In the Willow the Wonderer series, specifically in 'The Gift', we introduce the concept of Grit. Instead of telling children to "just try harder," we show them through Willow’s journey that challenges are like mist on a mountain—they are temporary. It teaches them the wisdom that 'all things come to pass,' helping them build the emotional strength to keep going - and not sweat the small stuff!

🤓 Our Paperback Sale Is Now On 🤓

Amazing offer so you can complete your collection:

• $9.99 per book - Pick and choose the books you are missing

• $49.95 for the Book Set - The complete series for under $50!

It's also a great opportunity to stock up on meaningful gifts for your little ones and maybe even their friends - How many birthday parties do you reckon they will be attending this year?

It's been hard to tear ourselves away from the news these past few days and attend to matters at hand ...

The shock, grief and anger still wells up from time to time, but so does the resolve to not let the actions of a few mad men overshadow an otherwise joyous time of the year for our country and collective culture.

We cannot do anything about the past but we can all work towards building a brighter future - One that is grounded in wisdom and our collective humanity. That is why we first started to work on Willow the Wonderer.

The stories we grow up with, really do matter. So thank you for gifting Willow the Wonderer books to your little ones this Christmas. We are looking forward to living in the future that our little readers will one day build :)

Happy reading,