Purpose-driven books for reflection, healing, and growth

Meet Leaf, curious and cheerful, living high on a wise oak named Tree.

When an unexpected storm rolls in and changes everything, Leaf must make a choice - cling to what she knows or trust the Wind and let go. With gentle encouragement from nature and a whisper of bravery, Leaf learns that letting go can be a natural part of life's rhythm in this story about courage, trust, and the magic of new beginnings.

Join Leaf on her journey as she discovers that new adventures can be beautiful, even when they're a little scary.

Perfect for children ages 3-8, When Leaf Let Go explores themes of resilience, mindfulness, and the beauty of transformation, helping young readers understand that change, though sometimes difficult, can lead to growth, new experiences, and self-discovery.

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LIVE to LEARN highlights independently published children’s books that support holistic wellness through storytelling in our Children’s Book Spotlight.

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We spotlight books that teach children through personal storytelling about growth, healing, and resilience to support them as they grow.

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If your story promotes resilience, overcoming challenges, and healthy coping mechanisms, we want to hear from you! We only select books that we first qualify for content alignment, choosing only those that fulfill the mission of healing the world one story at a time.

Books that support the social, emotional, mental, and/or energetic well-being of young readers with quality illustrations and writing are likely to be selected.

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