Beautiful book reading event in Nelson yesterday at Maplerose’s pop-up anniversary sale, happily attended by children 4 years old to 10! It was commented that they had never heard a book that talked about such things. Said one, “I loved the book!”
Mounted illustrations were again available – children loved choosing one for their room. Thank you Jenn for such a lovely event!
Everything on website back in business so quickly! Thanks so much, Zeb!
Sorry everyone, but the PayPal buttons are not going through in accordance with what it says on my side of the website. Not only that, but every button says The Star Children, when it comes to me! I am assuming, though, that you are ordering Little Star.
If you are ordering in Canada, an e-transfer would be best until the problem is fixed.
Because everything costs so much more now, especially for a book printed in Canada rather than China! the new book would realistically cost $30+. I have put the basic cost of either book at $25, which is a more competetive price. Shipping is included at $28 in Canada, this is heavily subsidized by me. (Small businesses do not get a deal from Canada Post the way big businesses do.)
Thank you everyone!
I am so grateful for the synergy of us all – so many family members, old friends and new – coming together for such a loving and lovely book launch on Saturday. It was so inspiring! I think I forgot to ask someone to take photos, although a video was taken – some bits of it might be shown here soon! Below is a mockup of the table by the speaker (that would be me), so you can get the feeling. (Maybe someone did take a photo and might send it!
We had piano by Richard Burton upon coming in, and then we ended with a beautiful rendition of Martine’s violin – all our voices joining to sing Twinkle, twinkle. little star.
A new thing was illustrations I had mounted – ready to hang in a child’s room – which were very happily received. An example is in the photo. I will work on having some more available. The children loved choosing their favourite, and I think there are lots that can create a beautiful seasonal mood for a child. A lovely gift for a child or new baby.
Many thanks to generous book buyers – I don’t know how many – but I enjoyed signing many books! ❤️
Thrilled to announce the book has arrived, and just in time for the locally planned Happy Book Launch Party! If you need information about this write me through the contact page.
Upon reading the book, a young friend offered with a big smile, “Best children’s book I ever read!” (Aaww, thanks so much!”)
Looking forward to enjoying the book with you on Saturday!
After a lot of hard work, the website is mostly updated – I spent all afternoon on “The Meaning”, a feature I wanted to write about.
Somehow the contact page is not working, so sorry about that. And something is duplicated, but we are mostly there. Whew! I can’t believe how much work it is – just for the website!
I am thrilled to announce the birth into materiality of a new book! Coming soon!
In this new hardcover book, I have revisited the story of the little lost star child, to produce a beautiful and eminently readable book for young children. It has come from a new team of helpers, some new layouts, some new illustrations and definitely, a continuing glowing inspiration to get the book manifested in the way I always wanted it to be.
Watch for notices of the book launch and readings coming soon.
Have you ever driven in a car with a GPS that kept saying “Recalculating, recalculating” every time you chose a slightly different way?
In any case, this is what I have been doing since January – that time I wanted to write “Happy New Year” to everyone! (Recalculating, recalculating!) So instead now it’s “Happy Summer!” and maybe a better word is Course Correction. I think this comes up often in life. We have to assess and allow new inspirations to come in. This has happened to me lately in my intention and goal to write inspired books for children – to adjust things to be in alignment with my new understanding and vision. And this is needed a lot as the world changes literally beneath our feet! So some time ago ‘clearing the path’ was what was in front of me, and now what I have found is ‘course correction’.
We have to recalculate. We have to live ourselves to new answers. We cannot, as Albert Einstein said, solve the problems we have made with the same mindset that created them.
I have also been working to update my website in line with my new course correction, my new inspirations, but as I am a little ignorant technologically so that has taken time! One thing I am changing is “Lila’s Blog” – having realized I am not a blogger. Yes, sometimes I do want to write something, but when I feel like that, I am always working on a book so at those times, I don’t want to ‘blog’. So I thought, UPDATES would be more appropriate. Then I can let people know about upcoming events and developments.
Thanks so much, Pasan, for my updated website!
I was connecting with some of the stores that feature my books, I once again connected with this beautiful website in Australia: https://www.celestialbooksandgifts.com.au
Such a nourishing, lovely, serene website that gives a lovely thumbnail explanation of our philosophy – those who feel Waldorf inspired, or as other countries call it, Steiner inspired. This concept of ‘nourishing’ the child, is not one which is naturally embodied in our schools and families, immersed as we so often are in materialism and focusing on left brained learning. Below is a small excerpt from their site:
NURTURE AND PROTECT CHILDHOOD
We believe in leaving children free of the burdens of modern and adult life; as such, we stock thoughtfully considered literature, gifts and toys which encourage children to wonder, explore, create and learn in an organic and developmentally appropriate way.
THE STAR CHILDREN BOOKS / INSPIRED BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 