Heather Smith

From the moment Amelia's mother was brutally murdered, her father made sure she knew to never reveal the secrets of her lineage and the powers that it possessed. But no one warned her of what would be unleashed when she met her fated mate. When she shakes Alpha Gabriel's hand, Amelia knew right away that he was her mate, and dread quickly set in. Once they completed their bond, Amelia begins to receive dreams, warning her of an attack. An old enemy is lurking in the shadows, watching as she matures into the wolf she is destined to be, but can she figure out who he is and how he's connected to her past, or will she be too late to save her pack, her family, and her mate? The nightmares are only the beginning as a new wave of powers overwhelm her. It's a battle of wills, hearts, and minds, with their lives on the line, and Amelia must decide what she's willing to give up.

From award-winning author Heather Smith, a sweet and relatable story about the relationship between two brothers ... and their bunk bed. Every night at bedtime, a little boy's older brother climbs into the top bunk of their bed and taunts, "I'm the king of the castle, and you're the dirty rascal." As annoying as this is for the little brother, his big brother also provides a sense of security. Sometimes in the dark, the little brother will startle awake. "You there?" he will whisper. "I'm here, Rascal. Now go to sleep," his brother will whisper back. As time passes, his brother starts going out more with his friends. And then leaves for camp. And, suddenly, the boy is left to ponder how it feels to be without his brother in the bunk bed, and in his life. This touching story by multi-award-winning author Heather Smith movingly conveys the complicated feelings a child has for their older sibling. The bunk bed offers a perfect metaphor for the sibling relationship, one looking up and one looking down, the older one irritating the younger one with his big brother status while also making him feel safe. Illustrations by Andrea Armstrong complement the emotional tone of the story, with the younger boy's expressive face at the center of many of the scenes. This endearing book will resonate with readers of all types, younger and older siblings, children and adults alike. Offering a unique look at how siblings' relationships change as they get older, the book can also prompt discussions with young children about their relationships with family members. It's an excellent representation of growth mindset and works for character-education lessons on adaptability and courage.

Sophie and her adoptive father, whom she calls "My Michael," are family. Michael is a good singer, not a great cook (though Sophie likes the "burned-y bits") and he takes care of Sophie when she's sick by giving her crackers and ginger ale. Sophie might have put blue paint in the blender and left the lid off, and drawn pictures on their apartment door...but Michael says she's his universe. When Michael gets sick, square crackers and ginger ale don't help. Sophie gives Michael the Big Dipper for his wall, and that makes him smile. Even though Michael doesn't look sick, Sophie knows the truth. And just like he's there for her, she'll be there for him no matter what. Praise for Heather Smith: ★ "A beautifully rendered tale of loss, love, grief, and gentle healing."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review for The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden ★ "A moving tale...offers comfort and peace to those left behind."--Booklist, starred review for The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden ★ "An affecting, well-rendered resource for talking about catastrophes and grief both personal and communal."--Publisher Weekly, starred review for The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden ★ "Smith spins a quietly moving narrative...The graceful way in which this book handles a sensitive and serious subject makes it a first purchase for most picture book collections."--School Library Journal, starred review for The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden ★"Compassionately explores how grief affects children and adults alike and how to forgive the perfectly imperfect people who love us."--Booklist, starred review for The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

A heartwarming middle-grade story from the critically acclaimed author Heather Smith featuring Tig, a young girl struggling to find peace within herself and in her new family. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. After months of living without electricity or parents, Tig and Peter are forced to move in with their Uncle Scott and his partner, Manny. The transition from down-and-out to picture-perfect isn't easy, especially in pristine Wensleydale with the idyllic couple and their beautiful home. Tig, with Peter's support, decides to make their new life messy, starting with daily arguments and her plans to become a competitive cheese racer. She'll run circles around her new guardians, outrun a wheel of cheese, and leave the past buried in her dust. But things don't always go as planned, and Tig must decide what to truly leave behind in order to move forward.

A small dose of kindness can go a long way Andy Clark has always been different. But it isn't just the tumorous mass covering half his face that sets him apart--it's his quiet kindness. As an anonymous do-gooder in Flatsboro, North Carolina, Andy lives out what his mama taught him, even though she's no longer there. Della Rose Miller, a well-known former beauty queen, escapes her crumbling marriage to arrogant Wade Miller and moves back to her hometown in hopes of finding reprieve. She and her daughter settle into a little Flatsboro apartment and quickly learn that they're in the same complex as a childhood classmate whose heart Della Rose broke in third grade. With her life turned upside down, Della Rose is uneasy about starting fresh, but when unassuming Andy turns his generosity toward her daughter, an unlikely friendship rekindles. When a heroic act suddenly pushes Andy into the spotlight, he risks his anonymity and quiet day-to-day habits to stand up for what's right. As Della Rose navigates the end of her marriage and Andy continues his secret philanthropy, they navigate grief and trusting God. Heather Norman Smith weaves a charming and heartwarming Southern story to remind you of the power of simple kindness. "Readers seeking a touching story of faith and redemption won't be able to resist the heartwarming friendship at the novel's center. It's a tender ode to small-town morals and second chances." --Publishers Weekly "Settle in for a story as sweetly delicious as lemonade on a summer afternoon." --Sarah Loudin Thomas, award-winning author of These Blue Mountains

★ "Smith spins a quietly moving narrative...Wada's large-scale woodblock style illustrations are a perfect complement to the story's restrained text...The graceful way in which this book handles a sensitive and serious subject makes it a first purchase."--School Library Journal When the tsunami destroyed Makio's village, Makio lost his father . . . and his voice. The entire village is silenced by grief, and the young child's anger at the ocean grows. Then one day his neighbor, Mr. Hirota, begins a mysterious project--building a phone booth in his garden. At first Makio is puzzled; the phone isn't connected to anything. It just sits there, unable to ring. But as more and more villagers are drawn to the phone booth, its purpose becomes clear to Makio: the disconnected phone is connecting people to their lost loved ones. Makio calls to the sea to return what it has taken from him and ultimately finds his voice and solace in a phone that carries words on the wind. The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden is inspired by the true story of the wind phone in Otsuchi, Japan, which was created by artist Itaru Sasaki. He built the phone booth so he could speak to his cousin who had passed, saying, "My thoughts couldn't be relayed over a regular phone line, I wanted them to be carried on the wind." The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011 destroyed the town of Otsuchi, claiming 10 percent of the population. Residents of Otsuchi and pilgrims from other affected communities have been traveling to the wind phone since the tsunami.

On her seventieth birthday, Elspeth announces that she is taking time off to travel by herself to Spain, Italy, England and Ireland, all places which have a special significance to her. What she doesn't tell them is that she has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. During her travels she writes a letter to each one of her family and friends in which she opens her heart and describes how they have influenced her life. All Elspeth's letters are penned against the backdrop of the social and political changes that occurred during a half century of living on the island of Mallorca, and her initial struggle to adapt to a foreign culture after her marriage to a Mallorcan. These are Elspeth's last days, and these are the unsent letters she must now send.

Abarcando cuatro décadas y viajando desde la isla de Mallorca a Inglaterra e Irlanda, Los Últimos Meses de Violet Koski es una hermosa y conmovedora historia que nos recuerda que todos estamos conectados. Aislados y aparentemente solos en sus mundos, un niño acosado, una drogadicta, un vagabundo sin techo y una anciana en una residencia se unen a través de la empatía, la comunicación profunda y las complejas interconexiones que nos envuelven a todos. ¿Pero cómo puede Gabriel, el niño oprimido, jamás superar las diferencias culturales, geográficas y de edad? ¿Cuál es su conexión con cada uno y cómo puede mostrarles que aún hay amor en sus mundos? Expansivo en su alcance y escrito en una bella prosa, Los Últimos Meses de Violet Koski es un testamento a la condición humana y a nuestra necesidad de conexión.

A new, heartwarming middle-grade story from the critically acclaimed author Heather Smith featuring Tig, a young girl struggling to find peace within herself and in her new family. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. After months of living without electricity or parents, Tig and Peter are forced to move in with their Uncle Scott and his partner, Manny. The transition from down-and-out to picture-perfect isn't easy, especially in pristine Wensleydale with the idyllic couple and their beautiful home. Tig, with Peter's support, decides to make their new life messy, starting with daily arguments and her plans to become a competitive cheese racer. She'll run circles around her new guardians, outrun a wheel of cheese, and leave the past buried in her dust. But things don't always go as planned, and Tig must decide what to truly leave behind in order to move forward.

Spanning four decades and travelling from the island of Mallorca to England and Ireland, The Last Months of Violet Koski is a touchingly beautiful story that reminds us we are all connected. Isolated and seemingly alone in their worlds, a bullied child, a drug addict, a homeless man and an old woman in a nursing home are brought together through empathy, profound communication and the complex interconnections that surround us all. But how can Gabriel, the down-trodden child, ever bridge these geographic, cultural and age divides? How is he connected to each and how can he possibly show them that there is still love in their worlds? Expansive in its reach and beautiful in its prose, The Last Months of Violet Koski is a testament to the human condition and our need for connection.

What if your nightmares of love and death were real?Thunder cracked overhead, angels flew through the air, Gods battling on a field. Her best friend dead in front of her beside her mother's cold body. Ice blue eyes pleading with her, a sword protruding from her chest.Carolynn Starr always felt like a freak, being abandoned at birth, reading minds, and speaking to animals wasn't normal, but her life was. That is until she met Donnie, a stranger that came into her life just as she started having the same repeated nightmare. Now she can't escape him, he's around every corner, consuming every thought. She can't help the pull she feels towards the man she just met, but what does he have to do with her dreams? Facing threats against her life, a prophecy, and a world she never knew existed, she wonders who she can trust, including herself.

What if your nightmares of love and death were real?Thunder cracked overhead, angels flew through the air, Gods battling on a field. Her best friend dead in front of her beside her mother's cold body. Ice blue eyes pleading with her, a sword protruding from her chest.Carolynn Starr always felt like a freak, being abandoned at birth, reading minds, and speaking to animals wasn't normal, but her life was. That is until she met Donnie, a stranger that came into her life just as she started having the same repeated nightmare. Now she can't escape him, he's around every corner, consuming every thought. She can't help the pull she feels towards the man she just met, but what does he have to do with her dreams? Facing threats against her life, a prophecy, and a world she never knew existed, she wonders who she can trust, including herself.

Heather Smith har samlet sin viden og erfaring og begået en bog om den biodynamiske tilgang til Kranio-Sakral Terapi. Bogen beskriver en ret unik behandlingsform og ikke mindst en måde at arbejde med mennesker på. På bedste vis formidles forhistorien og grundprincipperne for Biodynamisk Kranio-Sakral Terapi, men samtidig handler bogen også om dyb helbredelse og kontakten til helheden. Heather Smith skriver med passion på en enkelt og logisk måde om et stof, som til tider ligger i grænselandet af vores mentale forståelse. Bogen er også fyldt med øvelser, som kan hjælpe terapeuten i sin rolle. Viden fra for eksempel de gamle grækere, indianerstammetraditioner og hawaiiansk kultur flettes med sikker hånd sammen med den nyeste forskning indenfor kvantefysik, neurovidenskab, traumeterapi, prænatal psykologi, embryologisk forskning og meget mere. Denne bog henvender sig selvsagt til Kranio-Sakral Terapeuter indenfor alle retninger, men i høj grad også til andre faggrupper indenfor sundhedsfeltet. Den er interesant for alle, der arbejder med mennesker, fordi den beskæftiger sig med terapeutens rolle, hvor udgangspunktet er relationelt, ligeværdigt og hvor terapeuten ikke forsøger at fikse klienterne, men i stedet tjener som en ledsager og et medfølende vidne uden intention.

★"Wonderfully whimsical and positively poignant, Ewan's journey to find his father and his own strength propels him across a colorful 1920s Newfoundland landscape populated with imaginative characters...Compassionately explores how grief affects children and adults alike and how to forgive the perfectly imperfect people who love us. Acclaimed author Smith delivers a rollicking, dreamlike adventure full of humor and healing."--Booklist, starred review Two years after the death of his mother, Ewan's father was swept away by a magical cloud. Now Ewan lives with his little sister, Flora, his Grumple and his mischievous cat, Kipper. But something about his father's disappearance has never felt right to Ewan. He is certain his father wouldn't leave willingly. When he meets Mr. So-and-So, the owner of the mysterious Notion Shop, he is inspired to take destiny into his own hands. With his grandfather's most reliable horse, the normally timid Ewan sets off from his home in Bucket Cove on a journey that will test his belief in himself while unraveling the secrets of his father's disappearance. When he is joined by Flora and Mr. So-and-So, he comes to understand that even grown-ups sometimes struggle to process their feelings, and that showing compassion to others is the mechanism through which we can begin to show compassion to ourselves. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

From award-winning author Heather Smith, a heartwarming, moving story about loss - and remembering. When Granny dies, a young child and their family have a hole in their hearts. They find it helps them fill it to remember her through the things she left behind. To the father, she left a tuba, and to the mother, a locket. To the sister, she left a microscope, and to the brother, a record collection. To the main character, though, Granny left something different: a world of adventure, that they visit with their memories. Through imaginative play with items that belonged to Granny, the child travels near and far. And Granny is right beside them, along for the ride. Using spare prose, award-winning author Heather Smith's beautiful story about loss, grief and memories presents an honest yet optimistic view of how to joyfully remember loved ones after they're gone. Ashley Barron's layered cut-paper collage illustrations bring fun to the story, while colorfully capturing the feel of a child's imagination in flight. This book provides a gentle, thoughtful entryway into a conversation with children - or adults - about losing a loved one, and how to hold them close. It's a wonderful resource for focusing on social-emotional learning, and an excellent representation for a character education lesson on resilience.

Amelia has spent her whole life teetering on the edge of accepting her fate and running from it. It's been two years since the death of her twin Damon and becoming Alpha of not just her mate's pack but the Wandering Moon Pack as well.Even though life has finally settled with her mate and daughter by her side, an ancient evil lurks in the shadows preparing to make their final move. Old friends return, ancient stories prove true, and unforeseen enemies emerge.In the final installment of the Fated Darkness Series, Amelia must overcome daring odds, dire circumstances, and yet another life-altering choice, but she's not the only one. Emery finally comes face to face with her mate but it's no one she ever expected in her wildest dreams. Can she change his nature or will he bring about the end of her world?

Amelia has spent her whole life teetering on the edge of accepting her fate and running from it. It's been two years since the death of her twin Damon and becoming Alpha of not just her mate's pack but the Wandering Moon Pack as well.Even though life has finally settled with her mate and daughter by her side, an ancient evil lurks in the shadows preparing to make their final move. Old friends return, ancient stories prove true, and unforeseen enemies emerge.In the final installment of the Fated Darkness Series, Amelia must overcome daring odds, dire circumstances, and yet another life-altering choice, but she's not the only one. Emery finally comes face to face with her mate but it's no one she ever expected in her wildest dreams. Can she change his nature or will he bring about the end of her world?

Imogine and Elliot are beginning to understand what the meaning of twin flames are. The unfolding path to enlightenment is helping to shed the ego self and remember the true self, which is love. Through dreams, telepathy and meditation they are able to communicate in ways that the outside World could never understand - or could they?