The Star Catchers Stories for You to Read to Your Child To Encourage Calm, Confidence, and Creativity

by Civardi, Anne; Dunbar, Joyce; Wallace, Karen; Petty, Kate; Fontana, David

• ISBN13: 9781844834075
• ISBN10: 1844834077
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Duncan Baird

Summary

The Star Catchers brings the benefits of meditation to a new generation-your children. Twenty enchanting tales, each illustrated with a magical artwork, allow you to bond with your child and together discover each story's message. Reading the stories aloud at bedtime, you will: capture and develop your children's imaginations, focus their minds and release their worries, help them to believe in themselves and trust in the world around them. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword: About this Book	p. 6
Background for Parents
A Child's Development	p. 8
The Importance of Imagination	p. 10
Finding Calm	p. 12
Gaining Confidence	p. 14
The Power of Stories	p. 16
Reading to Children	p. 18
The Art of Concentration	p. 20
Affirmations	p. 22
A Way to Begin	p. 24
Twenty Stories for Meditation
The Helpful Fox: Treat people well	p. 26
The Star Catchers: Let others have their glory	p. 32
Home to Penguin Island: Help others	p. 38
A Sheep's Best Song: Value your talents	p. 42
The Shadow Child: Take responsibility	p. 48
An Alligator's Good Friends: Don't interfere	p. 54
The Lovable Monster: Try not to judge others	p. 58
The Red Trumpet Flowers: Be inquisitive	p. 64
The Rainbow Cat: Enjoy every moment	p. 70
Granny Dean's New Home: Accept change	p. 74
An Elf's Tale: Forgive and forget	p. 80
The Magic Meadow: Be content as you are	p. 86
A Bed for Winter: Try not to worry	p. 90
Dancing with Moon Sprites: Trust yourself	p. 96
The Monkey King: Don't let others down	p. 102
Bubbles of Laughter: Laugh every day	p. 106
The Mud Man: Be proud to be you	p. 112
Something to Smile About: Think positively	p. 118
Oodles of Oobles: Accept your mistakes	p. 122
A Curious Kangaroo: Be patient	p. 128
The Art of Visualization
The Power of Visualization	p. 134
Helping Your Child to Visualize	p. 135
Index of Values/Issues	p. 140
Acknowledgments	p. 144
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