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Meet Celly, a vibrant character who represents how every cell of our body is affected by our thoughts, feelings, and actions. In How to Be Kind to Yourself, illustrated by the author’s two children, Celly teaches readers what profound self-kindness in the form of physical and emotional nourishment can look like.
This meaningful and purposeful book shows Celly in different colors, each symbolizing a type of nourishment, ranging from following joy to emotional balance and listening to your body. By the end of the story, Celly shines with a brilliant mix of colors, showing us that true well-being comes from embracing our unique forms of self-care and self-kindness.
How to Be Kind to Yourself is a critical resource for both children and adults, offering a simple and engaging approach to exploring social-emotional learning and self-care in a deeper way. It’s a reminder that we all need a variety of nourishing practices to thrive and be our best selves.
5 out of 5 stars
"This book is a godsend! It takes the topic of self-care and overall well-being and makes it accessible to young and old alike! The illustrations are lovely and are the creations of the author's own children! This adds a beautiful simplicity and magic to the book that allows every page to truly resonate on a cellular level! In fact, the main character of the book is named Celly and is a human cell! This makes the story even more relatable and meaningful. The author and illustrators have done a fantastic job of engaging the reader and inspiring them to be the best version of themselves possible by incorporating self-awareness and mindfulness into everything they think, say and do! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to incorporate more presence, self-love and self-care into their own lives and the lives of the people around them!" -ST
5 out of 5 stars
THIS BOOK IS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP FOR YOUR SOUL
"This is the type of book you should be reading to your children, your neighbors, your parents, your elders, and YOURSELF. It teaches valuable lessons that are universally known but easily forgotten. As someone in her late 20s, it was so comforting to read this book because it reminded me of how to self-love and be kind to myself. It gives practical skills (that really should be practiced daily until it becomes a habit)! This is the type of story that I'll be reading to my future children every night before bed.
This book is also super special because the illustrations were done by the author's children! This is the cherry on top for a book that carries such important and loving themes. THIS IS A MUST-READ FOR ANYTHING THAT MOVES OR HAS A BEATING HEART." -GJ
5 out of 5 stars
Engaging, Relatable, Powerful, and Inspiring
"While this book is for all ages, it speaks especially to the growing mind and soul. More than just entertainment, it helps readers learn how to practice kindness toward themselves, fostering a happier, healthier mind, body, and heart—all in a fun and engaging way! “Being kind to myself means giving myself the space to feel all my emotions!”—this is just one of the valuable lessons the main character shares, brought to life with a charming, relatable illustration. What makes it even more special? The illustrations were created by the author’s own children! Highly recommend this for anyone who wants more ways to feel happy and healthy, mentally and physically!!" -EL
5 out of 5 stars
"Thank you, Terra Lew, for this wonderful burst of joy and kindness - a short, sweet, insightful and loving gift of a book!
I love that I can share it with friends and family of all ages. It's practical, heartfelt, and the children's illustrations had me smiling from beginning to end! Bravo!" -JCM, Ed.D.
A Beautifully Illustrated, Meaningful Lesson on Self-Care
"This book is a wonderful teaching tool for little ones and a much-needed reminder for all of us about the importance of self-care. It doesn’t just tell us what to do—it explains why taking care of ourselves matters, making the concept both relatable and actionable. The book provides tangible, real-life examples of what self-care looks like, making it easy for kids and adults alike to understand and apply in their own lives.
One of my favorite parts was the exercise at the end, which helps reinforce the lessons in a fun and engaging way. And the illustrations? Absolutely stunning! They’re vibrant, colorful, and feel so genuine—even more special knowing that the author’s own kids created them. A truly heartwarming and impactful read!" -SD
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