The Universe Is Listening A children's guide to happiness through positive and mindful thinking

by Pedalino, Jill Garripoli; Safar, Lina

• ISBN13: 9781543989588
• ISBN10: 1543989586
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2019-11-23
• Publisher: Bookbaby

Summary

In this beautifully illustrated new book, award-winning physician and owner of Healthy Kids Pediatrics, Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino empowers children to discover happiness through the power of positive thinking.

Author Biography

Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino is an award-winning Pediatrician and owner of Healthy Kids Pediatrics in New Jersey.While pursuing her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Biology and graduating with honors from Bucknell University, she enjoyed breaking a few bones (including a few of her own) as captain of the women's rugby team. She obtained her degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed her pediatric specialty training at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital."Dr. Jill," as she is affectionately called by her patients, has been voted one of New Jersey's Top Docs and Favorite Kids' Docs by NJ Family Magazine for the past 10 years.When she's not caring for her patients, posting helpful parenting articles, writing inspirational children's books, or delivering impactful keynote presentations, Dr. Jill enjoys hiking, biking, and kayaking with her family as well as crushing a challenging crossword puzzle with a nice cup of tea at their condo in Costa Rica.Dr. Jill strives for open communication with parents so together they may guide their children to be the most successful, healthy, and productive adults possible.She works hard to be a role model for her patients and knows she's in the right profession when a parent tells her, "Doctor Jill, you make a difference."Lina Safar grew up in Kiev, Ukraine and graduated with honors from the University of Damascus, Syria, School of Fine Arts.While studying she began working in design, painting, and book illustration and has participated in many local and international exhibitions.She has illustrated small things like squirrels, shoes, and blue monkeys, and larger things like whales and the Solar System. Lina's inspiration comes from everyday life and her travels inside and outside her own head.She currently lives and paints in Washington, DC.For a complete client list and to view additional illustrations, visit Lina's website: www.linasafar.com.