New Releases by Anita Hager

Harry the hare is the fastest hare in the forest, and he give Tutu the slow turtle a challenge-who can build their half of a bridge the quickest? It seems obvious, but Harry soon finds out that arrogance comes with a price, and being consistent yields greater results than bragging.

Natalie is upset when her father's new job means that she has to move schools, especially when she finds out that her talents-ballet and piano-are not appreciated in her new school. She thinks that she has to change to fit in, until Andie the Dragonfly says that sometimes you need to find people like you, not change to be like everyone else. His advice prompts Natalie to find an unusual friend, who likes her for who she is.

When Aiden is a young boy, his mother helps him plant a peach seed. This story follows the peach tree's growth over the years, and describes the many creatures that live and thrive because of the peach tree's generosity. The peach tree is selfless and always looks out for the creatures, enduring strong storms to keep them safe. When Aiden is a young man, he sees how both the peach tree and his mother have changed over the years, and realises that a mother's love means that she will do anything for her children.

Ola's whole family are afraid of mice, and they always have been. Ola doesn't know why, though, so he decides that it's up to him to find out. After questioning each of his family members, he realises that none of them have ever had a bad experience with a mouse, but their fear has been passed down through generations. Ola decides that he needs to decide for himself whether mice are something to fear, so he befriends Roy, a mouse who had previously scared Ola's family. Ola's family are shocked and frightened at first, but soon realise that challenging preconceived notions can sometimes be a good thing!

Anita is terrified of the dark, so much so that she can't sleep and repeatedly wakes up her mother, father, and brother to help her check that her room is safe. Then, her fairy godmother appears with a flashlight that has a golden glow that keeps Anita's fear at bay. All goes well for the first night in a long time, until the flashlight breaks. Then, Anita must learn to face her fears herself.

Sandy and Hope are two young hedgehogsisters, living with their parents. They arealike in every way, except in the way they viewthings. As they wake up in the morning, walk to school,and tackle school activities together, they both have a completely different outlook on life - one positive, and the other negative.Will Sandy be able to overcome her negative attitude?Will Hope be able to inspire her to view the world in a different light?Read this beautiful story and find out...This beautiful story teaches children how to have apositive attitude in life. This is one of the most useful lessons one can learn.

Hero belongs to a pack of stray dogs, and he's responsible for scavenging all of their food. This was the only life he had ever known, and he didn't even know what his name meant! Then, one day, he stumbled across a group of dogs who are training to be service dogs for the blind. Hero feels that he has found his purpose in life, but it takes courage-and motivation from a new friend-for Hero to walk away from his old life, and start over. After a long but rewarding journey, Hero finally feels that he deserves his name.

When a new horse, Olaf, takes Luke's usual stall at the stables, Luke is hurt and angry. Luke lashes out at Olaf and treats him harshly, until a wise friend points out that sometimes all newcomers need is a good friend.

When Brendan sees Robbie the fox looking at the moon through a telescope, he becomes curious. A great friendship is sparked as a result, and Brendan encourages Robbie to follow his dream of going to the moon, even when all of the foxes ridicule him. Their friendship strengthens, and Robbie's dreams come true, to a greater extent than he'd ever imagined.

Truls and Trine are two trolls who have never seen a storm before. They get scared and lost, worried that they won't get home before the sun comes up and turns them to stone. A nice girl called Jenny takes them to her home until nightfall, and teaches them that fear is something that anyone can overcome.

Michael and his dad lived on a beautiful little farm between the mountains. They took good care of their farm, and were proud of it even though it was so small. Their crops and animals were always in top shape and won all the prizes at the local competition. But this made some of the other farmers unhappy, especially the old grumpy farmer on the farm next door. All went well until one day when a terrible accident left Michael and his dad with a mountain of debt. They had to pay it all within a day or risk losing their farm to the grumpy old man. Will they be able to get the money in time? Will Michael's childlike obedience be able to get them what they wanted? This great tale of faith portrays a great message we should not stop believing when things get tough. Instead, we should be willing to do anything it takes in order to succeed!

This is an inspiring tale of a girl who stood up and faced her battles. She showed to the world that she isn't afraid anymore and that she believes in herself. Anita was a shy, timid girl who yearned to be as bold and confident as those around her. When her teacher announced that their school will be hosting a singing contest, all the children were excited! Except her. A fairy god mother was sent to her to bring her a magical robe. For the first time in her life, she was ready to take on a challenge, her biggest dream; to enter the singing contest. This story shows our children how important it is, that they must believe in themselves and their abilities. To help them realize that with the right mind and a good heart, they can also change their world, just like Anita did.

Joy is a beautiful young female fish known for her joyful and happy way of living and always see positivity about everything. But due to her positive and happy lifestyle, she got betrayed by other young fishes in the blue ocean. They got envious of her joyful lifestyle and they got her trapped. She then drifted to another environment where she was loved and appreciated for being happy and herself. Joy The Fish Finds Joy In Her life brings with it such an inspirational message of keeping a positive outlook, especially during times of adversity. If more of us could "Swim to the music of our heart," the world would be even brighter. Books like these will help to bring more joy in our children's lives, and because the message is so important... it has the ability to impact adults out there to create more joy in their lives as well. - Emmanuel Dagher, Global Ambassador of Peace, and Author of the Best-Selling books Easy Breezy Prosperity and Easy Breezy Miracles.

The story is about a cat named Rocky who wanted to be a boxer. She and her three brothers decided to enter a local talents show. All of her brothers practiced very hard to improve their talents while Rocky didn't have the perfect talent yet. When Rocky finally found her talent, her brothers mocked her about it. This made her very sad, and it made me realize how often we neglect to encourage our children to dream. Rocky decided that she will not give up, no matter what the others say. So she asked her friend, who was really good in boxing, to help her improver her boxing skill. Rocky practiced for days on end but she still struggled to keep her balance. One day, when Rocky felt very discouraged, her aunt helped her to believe in herself again. The next moment, her brothers were in big trouble when a bulldog suddenly arrived at their residence. The poor cats were so scared and they didn't know what to do. Then Rocky saved the day with her refined boxing skills. Everybody was very thankful! This brave cat inspired everyone around her to believe in themselves and to reach for their dreams. She made such an impact on the community that she inspired everyone around her. A beautiful story filled with adventure and meaningful life lessons, perfectly suited for any child's bookshelf!

The whole story takes place between the four walls of a cosy classroom. What the seventh graders thought would be just another history class, turned out to be an unforgettable experience... The teacher took the stories of six of the world most influential personalities - Oprah Winfrey, Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, Walt Disney and Paul McCartney - and told it to the students. To make it even more interesting, some of the students in the class were impersonating the celebrities. What better way to make inspirational biographies fun to learn? It is crucial that we teach our children the importance of having role models in life! This book introduces our children to a fun, more interesting way of learning.

On a Norwegian farm lived a boy named Petter. He got a new pair of skies for his birthday, and that's where all the fun began... What started out as a fun activity turned out to become his biggest dream, to be an Olympic skier! He skied up and down the hills that surrounded their farm and everybody started to notice his extraordinary talent. Petter the Skier is a powerful tale of a boy with big dreams and a courageous heart. This exhilarating story is packed with adventure, life lessons, motivational messages, and much more.

Is your young one just starting to pronounce his first syllables? Or is your eldest beginning to learn how to read? What a joy to be able to teach your young ones how to communicate! It opens up a whole new perspective into their world - one that can only be seen through words. When they tell you how they feel or pronounce their love for you, you realize that the power of words is amazing! Words form such are an integral part of our lives! We use them to describe things, to say how we feel, to ask for or provide assistance, or to motivate other people. It is our way of communication to the outside world. We can hardly go one day without using a word or two. And what's more, words are such an important part of our emotions! It is a significant driver behind the feelings that set our outlook on life! If we hear positive words all the time, our outlook on life will be influenced in that direction. Negative words will break it down. So it is vitally important for us to incorporate a high level of positivity into the words we teach our children. This will provide them with a positive outlook on life and set them off to a start where they believe that everything is possible! That is exactly why I have created this book - to instill a positive feeling in the hearts of my own children. And so can you! With the help of this book, you can educate your children to learn new words, but also teach them the words that go much deeper to stir a lasting thirst for the good things in life. This book is divided into 26 sections - one for every letter of the alphabet. On each page, you will find words and pictures beginning with that particular letter. And mixed in among them, you will find a whole group of positive terms beginning with the same letter! Allow your young one to learn new words and make associations with pictures, while at the same time educating yourself on positive words to use around your child. As you describe each new positive term to them in your own words, you will teach them how to identify the better things in life, and set them off on a path of positivity that will benefit them for years to come! So sit down with your little one, and join along on this positive journey that will create a wonderful mood in your conversations. Positivity is a learnt skill, not a talent reserved for only a few. It can be taught, and this book will help you do it! "ABC With Positive Words is absolutely brilliant! Anita's book creates a positive association with learning and teaches children to look for the best in each new adventure. Learning in this way supports a habit of thinking and speaking from a positive perspective that will serve them well all of their lives. Give your children the gift of joy through learning, the rewards will last a lifetime." April Olas, owner of Quantum Journeys "I enthusiastically endorse this book with its accompanying music. The book is filled with delightful characters to attract the eye and dual sets of words that begin with a common letter. These words give rise to the opportunity to teach children the meanings and the power of good useful words. Using this book will built both your child's vocabulary and their comprehension of the English language. Every child can enhance their dreams and goals. What a blessing these little books are." Cindy Fay Lybbert, PSYCH-K Health & Wellness Facilitator Your little ones will be absolutely mesmerized by this gorgeous book. Each letter has not only exquisite illustrations but positive words like for "G," "generous" and "grateful." This is by far the most creative ABC book I've ever seen. I only wish it had been around when my kids were little so I could have taught them the alphabet and positive thinking and values in one fun experience. - Debra Poneman International Bestselling Author, Co-founders of Your Year of Miracles and founder of Yes to Success Seminars

Katy, a young caterpillar in a big oak tree, wants to see the world. One day she finds herself trapped in a pickled situation when a strong wind blows her out of the tree and onto the forest floor. She is terribly afraid and struggles to find the courage to crawl back up the tree to a place of safety and more view. But Katy's journey is filled with interesting creatures - some of them more helpful than others. They help her to persevere and remain positive. Will Katy ever make her way up to safety? And maybe, just maybe, will she have that lifelong dreams of hers fulfilled in the process? Join Katy on her incredible journey up the oak tree, and follow along as she learns some of life's most valuable lessons.

This is an inspiring, heartwarming tale of a boy who proved to everyone that any dream can come true. We all have dreams we want to achieve. Michael is a creative boy who loves to draw pictures. He always shares his pictures with everyone around him. One day he wants to escape the ordinary and do something more adventurous. And this is where the trouble started. Poor Michael has to overcome various obstacles along the journey to reach his dream. With the help of a qualified team, he pushes through and builds his dream. His courage and endurance helps him reach his goals to show everyone that he is able to make his dreams come true! Let this little boy inspire you and keep your dreams alive! The Little Red House on the Moon story is based on the inspiring true story of Mikael Genberg. A couple of years ago I met this Swedish entrepreneur, called Mikael Genberg, who dreams about placing a red house on the moon. Mikael's life story inspired me to such extend that I thought it would be good to use his story as a story line for my next children's book. The Moonhouse idea has travelled many miles through the hearts of the people. The Moonhouse is an art project that wish to symbolize what we can achieve as people, together. Sweden's first and only astronaut who have been in space, Christer Fuglesang, is the ambassador of The Moonhouse. The Moonhouse Expedition worked with Fuglesang to get the little paper red house in the space shuttle Discovery. That red house didn't make it to the moon yet, but it was as close as one can get. I can't wait to see the red house standing proud and tall, anchored sturdy on the grey soil of the moon! This Swedish man has proven that dreams are worth to believe in. My goal is to convey this message to our special children with my story, The Little Red House on the Moon! Cute book about believing in your dreams Gitte Jorgensen, author of Pippi Power"

Luke was a strong, stately, well-built horse who lived in a town with other horses. He enjoyed spending time with his horse-friends in the stable and with the little girls of the community. But there was one thing about Luke that made him feel ashamed and insecure among his friends. His body was covered in dark brown spots from top to toe. Luke figured that there was only one way through which he would feel more accepted among his friends - he had to look like a unicorn, beautifully white and magically majestic. Old Brownie, the wisest horse in the stable, saw Luke's sadness and tried to comfort him. He quickly came up with a brilliant plan to help Luke become a unicorn. Luke was very excited to join in the plan, but little did he know that Old Brownie was trying to teach him an important life lesson. Will Luke realize his dream of becoming a unicorn? Will he be able to deal with the thrilling consequences of being a unicorn? Will Luke's friends approve of his new look? Luke The Horse Who Wanted to be a Unicorn is an amazing book that will teach children valuable tools that involve love and acceptance. It's books like this that help our next generation evolve beyond the old limited mindsets that kept humanity in a state of stagnancy, fear and separation for so long. It's time we come together as a global family, and books like this are the foundations to helping our children move in this direction. Emmanuel Dagher, Global Ambassador of Peace, and Author of the Best-Selling books Easy Breezy Prosperity and Easy Breezy Miracles. This glorious story about Luke the spotted horse will forever alter the way children see themselves. The exceptional illustrations further enhance the powerful message: You are beautiful just the way you are. Marci Shimoff and Debra Poneman, International Bestselling Authors and Co-founders of Your Year of Miracles