Josiane Vlitos – illustratör

A younger sister tries to put her brother’s heart back together after his boyfriend breaks up with him—a touching story of how to support a loved one who’s grieving.Stephanie loves to fix broken things, but when her older brother Cody walks in and says his heart is broken, she’s not sure how to fix it. All the pieces of his heart are spread out, Cody tells her. So Stephanie sets off to track them down by going to Cody’s high school, the movie theater, the beach—all places that were special to Cody and his ex-boyfriend. Still, even with all the pieces, Stephanie’s not sure she can fix Cody’s broken heart—but maybe she can help him heal.

Don't worry, be happy!A vibrant and fun story book, Don't Worry, Murray! helps guide young minds towards a calmer and more positive outlookIt's Murray the dog's first day at his new school and he can't wait to start his next BIG adventure. That's until he begins to worry! Luckily, Hoots the owl is here to guide Murray over the Worry Hill and help him overcome his fears.This encouraging and thoughtful book includes practical steps to help children learn calming breathing techniques, and to show them the benefits of mindfulness and positive thinking. With the help of the main characters, your child will learn how to tackle their worries, and bring them calmly under control.This book is entertaining, engaging and easy to follow for readers aged 4 to 7. The enchanting illustrations help to bring the story to life, and the lovable characters help young minds connect to the story's overall message.

Breathe in, breathe out...A fun and thoughtful story book, What's the Hurry, Murray? helps children to slow down and take things one step at a timeMurray the dog can't wait for his friend Florrie, the hedgehog, to come round to play. That's until he starts to panic about it! Before long, Murray is in a tizzy, and he doesn't know how to get himself out of it. Luckily, Hoots the owl is here to help Murray slow down, take a breath and keep calm.This encouraging and accessible book includes practical steps to help children identify what's causing them stress, and to work out how to resolve their worries mindfully. With the help of the main characters, your child will learn how to approach difficult and demanding situations with a calm and positive outlook.This book is entertaining, engaging and easy to follow for readers aged 4 to 7. The enchanting illustrations help to bring the story to life, and the lovable characters help young minds connect to the story's overall message.

Every cloud has a silver lining…A vibrant and fun story book, Grace Finds Her Happy Place helps guide young minds towards a more positive outlookIt’s a grey and stormy day and Grace is disappointed that she can’t go and play in the park with her best friend, Ava the bunny. When Ava sees that Grace is just as gloomy as the rain clouds, she decides to help her chase away her sadness and to find her smile again.This charming and thoughtful story book includes practical steps to help children practise mindfulness, gratitude and positive thinking. With the help of the main characters, your child will learn how to overcome challenging situations, how to stay focused on the present moment and why it’s important to have an optimistic outlook.This book is entertaining, engaging and easy to follow for readers aged 4 to 7. The enchanting illustrations help to bring the story to life, and the lovable characters help young minds connect to the story’s overall message.

You’re braver than you think…A fun and inspiring story book, Ava Wants to Feel Braver helps young children to take on new challenges with courage and self-beliefIt’s show-and-tell day at school, but Ava doesn’t feel like she’s brave enough to present to her class. Ava's best friend Grace the cat helps her to find her confidence and shows her that a little bit of courage can go a long way.This charming and thoughtful story includes practical steps to help children identify their emotions, focus on their strengths and grow their self-belief. With the help of the main characters, your child will learn how to embrace new experiences, how to make friends with their fear and why it’s important to have a positive outlook.This book is entertaining, engaging and easy to follow for readers aged 4 to 7. The enchanting illustrations help to bring the story to life, and the lovable characters help young minds connect to the story’s overall message.