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ENCHANTING THE SEA WITH MY ADHD
Written by Shari LaRosa
Illustrations by Alessandra Cimatoribus
Embark on a voyage beneath the waves with Dune, a majestical, spirited manta ray. A meaningful story and valuable resource for parents, teachers and counselors. Enchanting the Sea With My ADHD recognizes that within the depths of ADHD, lies the potential to shine and use one's greatest abilities. This tale is an opportunity to highlight an ocean of strengths and positive attributes while exploring emotions that are often found buried like an ocean treasure. Young readers will discover sea-worthy vocabulary, fascinating manta ray facts, and chart some deep-dive discussions. The marvel of the manta ray is a beautiful reminder that we must always soar and keep moving forward!
Ring Tail Raffi - Mindfulness in Madagascar
Written by Shari LaRosa
Illustrations by Alessandra Cimatoribus
Award-Winning Children’s Book
- Moonbeam Children’s Spirit Awards
- Gold medal in Mindfulness
- Story Monsters Approved - Winner in Health & Wellness
- National Indie Excellence Award - Inspirational & Motivational
- Royal Dragonfly Book Award
Ring Tail Raffi: Mindfulness in Madagascar is a warm social-emotional learning story that helps children recognize worry, practice mindfulness skills and build emotional resilience and confidence in facing new experiences.
An engaging story about a lemur who sets out on an adventure in Madagascar seeking the Red Owl of the Blue Ombre Cave to help ease his anxiety. With every moment of awareness, Raffi discovers calming strategies, brave choices, and a new relationship with his thoughts.
Includes simple calming techniques, discussion questions, a glossary and fun lemur facts for parents, teachers, and counselors. Let's experience learning Mindfulness in Madagascar with this lovable lemur!
Author Shari LaRosa
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Shari LaRosa is a children’s author and licensed clinical therapist who believes that stories can nurture resilience, build confidence, and help children recognize their unique strengths. With a background in elementary education and counseling, she combines her professional experience with a love of animals and nature to create engaging
Shari LaRosa is a children’s author and licensed clinical therapist who believes that stories can nurture resilience, build confidence, and help children recognize their unique strengths. With a background in elementary education and counseling, she combines her professional experience with a love of animals and nature to create engaging kids books that support emotional awareness and social-emotional learning. As the founder of Connected Mind Counseling, she supports children and families navigating anxiety and ADHD. Her passion for writing grew from years of working with children who often struggled to explain their feelings. She discovered that stories allowed children to see themselves in a safe way - opening the door to conversations, confidence, and connection. Through the Kind Mind Author series, Shari aims to give children tools for emotional understanding while helping parents and educators feel more confident in supporting them. Beyond her work, she enjoys time with her family, reading, dancing, and spending time in nature - often finding inspiration for her animal characters and their thoughtful adventures.
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Alessandra Cimatoribus is an illustrator who lives and works in Italy. She attended the International School of Graphics in Venice. Her work has been present in many exhibitions such as the International Children’s Book Fair in Bologna, the Biennale of Bratislava, the Biennale of Barreiro, the American Illustrators Society’s Exhibition
Alessandra Cimatoribus is an illustrator who lives and works in Italy. She attended the International School of Graphics in Venice. Her work has been present in many exhibitions such as the International Children’s Book Fair in Bologna, the Biennale of Bratislava, the Biennale of Barreiro, the American Illustrators Society’s Exhibition in New York, as well as the Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo. Alessandra has published about fifty books for international publishers. She also has illustrated board games, designed and painted stage costumes, and has additionally applied her talent in advertising, packaging, and designing plates. Alessandra has also painted fourteen murals for the Philadelphia Zoo that won a top Honors Exhibit Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums!