ShineSmart™ Children’s Stories
AUTHOR · STORYTELLER · EMOTIONAL WELLNESS GUIDE
Stories that help children understand emotions, build confidence, and grow with kindness.
About ShineSmart™
ShineSmart™ is a children’s learning series created to support social-emotional development through gentle storytelling and lovable characters.
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Each story helps children explore feelings, build confidence, and learn how to care for themselves and others.
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Through thoughtful adventures and meaningful lessons, ShineSmart™ stories help young readers grow strong hearts and bright minds.
Meet the ShineSmart Friends
Children learn best through stories and characters they love. Each ShineSmart friend helps children understand feelings, friendship, and kindness.
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Oakley the Squirrel
Oakley loves bringing friends together and reminding everyone that even though we may come from different places, we all belong.
Luna the Bunny
Luna is curious and joyful. She helps children explore colors, shapes, and the magic of learning.
Hazel the Hedgehog
Hazel teaches children that being yourself is something to be proud of. Quiet strength can be brave and beautiful.
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Maya
Maya helps children understand emotions and learn how to express what they feel in healthy ways.
For Parents & Teachers
Each story encourages conversation, emotional awareness, and positive learning experiences. ShineSmart™ stories are designed for:
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Ages 4–8
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Early childhood classrooms
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Homeschool learning
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Bedtime reading and family discussions
"Helping young readers grow strong hearts and bright minds."
ShineSmart™ Big Feelings, Growing Hearts
Coming Soon...
This series helps children understand emotions as they grow.
When Maya Feels Something New
Hazel the Hedgehog Learns to Be Herself
When Eli Feels Too Much
James and the Tangled Thoughts
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Jordan’s Story: When I Think I Like Someone
When Naomi Feels Left Out
ShineSmart™ Learning Adventures
Explore colors, shapes, friendship, and the magic of learning.
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Luna’s Shape Adventure in Color Town
Many Flags, One Tree (Oakley the Squirrel)
“More ShineSmart™ adventures are on the way.”