What keeps Heartstring Productions beating is the ability to share Marcia's experiences in comforting & entertaining books, and specifically grief support & children's books. From the adorable stories of Trudy Matoody to the unique & very important books on grief support for children, we hope you & your children can find some soul soothing in the Children's Books from Marcia McGee Ashford & Heartstring Productions. Browse children's books below & click on the links to the topics or books you'd like to see.
Children's Support Books
Los niños pequeños se asustan cuando mamá está enferma. Quieren ayudarla y no saben qué hacer. Mami esta enferma ¿Qué haces? ofrece a los pequeños ideas sobre cómo ayudar a su mamá. Este libro está escrito con diversión y amor y envÃa mensajes importantes a los niños pequeños.
¿Qué puedes hacer? Cuando mamá esté enferma, haz cosas buenas para ayudarla a sentirse mejor. PodrÃas leerle una historia, prepararle chocolate caliente, decirle que te amo, dejarla dormir o, mejor aún, tomar una siesta con ella. ¡Los abrazos son tan curativos!
Los niños saben lo que mamá hace por ellos cuando están enfermos. Ella les da besos en la parte superior de la cabeza, un abrazo cálido y una medicina de sabor desagradable que los hará sentir mejor pronto. Tal vez Mami también cante una dulce canción y la meta en una buena siesta.
¿Qué hay de papi? ¿Qué es lo mejor que puedes hacer para ayudarlo cuando está enfermo? Bueno, él puede ponerse las mantas sobre su cabeza y querer que todos lo dejen solo hasta que se sienta mejor.
O ... ¡podrÃa gruñirte y asustarte! ¡Oh no!
Risita, risita
This book is a gentle teaching tool for those learning to live alongside this condition, created with compassion by the daughter of an Alzheimer’s patient. In this touching story of love and loss, Marcia Ashford helps even the youngest children to understand and cope with the mysterious disease that is Alzheimer's. Sergio Drumond's illustrations beautifully capture the essence of a loving, multi-generational family going through difficult changes.
Trudy loves her Grandma Ray. Together they take walks, go to movies, and have picnics. Grandma Ray even taught Trudy all about the importance of good manners. All Trudy’s friends love spending time with Grandma Ray and hearing her stories.
Recently, however, Grandma Ray seems different. She no longer smiles when Trudy walks in the room. She doesn't talk much, and when she does, she sounds angry. And the worst part is that sometimes, she doesn’t seem to remember who Trudy is.
Trudy is very upset by this change and just wants her grandmother back.
What could be wrong with her? Trudy’s parents decide to have a meeting with Trudy and her friends Bully Bullfrog, Kitty Kate, Randy Raven, and the Putterflies. All of them love Grandma Ray and want to know what is wrong with her.
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Grief Support for Children
NEW RELEASE
We all know some days are better than others but how do you explain that to a child? What if the bad day is a really bad day? Some Days Are Better Than Others is a grief support book written for young children and their families. Inside are words of encouragement and understanding with beautiful illustrations.
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Author Marcia Ashford is a believer in book and music support. Sitting together, reading a book, listening to music, and hugs might brighten those sad days a little. Just being together is so special.
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Illustrator Kayla Haven is a passionate artist who hopes to ignite the imagination and creativity of young minds. It is her belief that during times of hardship, art can be a powerful tool to heal and uplift. She hopes to captivate young readers and bring these stories to life.
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There is an keepsake section for you and your little ones at the end of the book. It is a safe, imaginative place to write, draw, color, and create whatever might comfort you and yours...a special place for a celebration of life.
Blessings!
Take a peek at how a children's book starts to come to life! And for budding artists, we encourage you to sketch along. See how the Christmas children's book Torrie's Song: The First Christmas Carol, began to be sketched.
