AWARDS AND ACCOLADES: - 2024 Winner, American Fiction Awards: Children's Mind/Body/Spirit Award - 2024 Finalist, American Book Fest: Children's Mind/Body/Spirit Award - 2024 Finalist, The National Indie Excellence® Awards - Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient "A definite conversation starter that highlights diversity, acceptance and, aptly, courage." - The Miramichi Reader "The books showcase the values parents and caregivers want to teach young children so that they can face the inevitable disappointments, difficulties, and tragedies of life with courage, and kindness while dealing with their fears." - Midwest Book Review "A beautiful children's book about compassion and care between children when dealing with incredibly difficult life circumstances. It is a great resource when helping a grieving child with their challenges." - Feather Berkower, M.S.W. Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Educator & Author "Beautiful story, yet powerful and raw." - Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite "Loris Opens Up His Heart will inspire children to be honest with themselves and face new challenges with courage." - Diana Lopez, Readers' Favorite "It's an amazing tale that doesn't just teach kids. Some adults could learn from it, too, and it is enough to set some people on the right path for the rest of their lives. Wonderful story, and one I highly recommend for kids, parents, and teachers everywhere." - Anne-Marie Reynolds "This world would be a much better place if there were more people like Cam, Inaya, and Loris in it. I am so pleased to see such relevant books like those of Dagmara Sitek to show our younger generation that the world has loyal friends in it who will do anything to help if you let them. I recommend 'Loris Opens Up His Heart' to readers aged ten or older, so they know there are better things in store for them." - Rosie Malezer, Readers' Favorite "Children will learn that even though fears might be scary, facing them can lead to feelings of safety and love."- Angelique Papayannopoulos Readers' Favorite About "Loris Opens Up His Heart" Can your child understand BIG IDEAS like resilience and inner courage? Yes, and "Loris Opens Up His Heart" is a delightful solution. DISCLAIMER: "Loris Opens Up His Heart" — is here to touch your heart. It’s an educational and social emotional story about Loris, a resilient boy in foster care who overcomes challenges. Loris will take you on a journey that might not make you laugh, but will certainly make you feel. "Loris Opens Up His Heart" is a treasure trove of values you want to teach your kids . They will learn about courage, kindness, and overcoming fears. Who is this empathy book for? This emotions book is perfect for beginner and young readers, it resonates with boys, girls, primary school students, teachers, and parents seeking a meaningful children's book. If you and your child appreciate stories with depth and soul, this is a feelings book for you! It's one of the most unique feelings books for kids and heartwarming story books for kids ages 5-10. This book is the first installment in the Courage Tales series of social emotional books for kids. As a special bonus, enjoy freebies - downloadable worksheets on emotional regulation for kids, emotional intelligence or bullying prevention. Find your exclusive gifts on the author’s website. Enjoy freebies related to feelings books for kids ages 5-10 and empathy books for kids. "A definite conversation starter that highlights diversity, acceptance and, aptly, courage." - The Miramichi Reader "The books showcase the values parents and caregivers want to teach young children so that they can face the inevitable disappointments, difficulties, and tragedies of life with courage, and kindness while dealing with their fears." - Midwest Book Review "Inspires children to be honest with themselves and face new challenges with courage." - Diana Lopez, Readers' Favorite "A beautiful children's book about compassion and care between children when dealing with incredibly difficult life circumstances. It is a great resource when helping a grieving child with their challenges." - Feather Berkower, M.S.W. Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Educator & Author "Beautiful story, yet powerful and raw." Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite "A beautiful children's book about compassion and care between children when dealing with incredibly difficult life circumstances. It is a great resource when helping a grieving child with their challenges." Feather Berkower, M.S.W. Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Educator & Author "Beautiful story, yet powerful and raw." - Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite "Loris Opens Up His Heart will inspire children to be honest with themselves and face new challenges with courage." - Diana Lopez, Readers' Favorite "It's an amazing tale that doesn't just teach kids. Some adults could learn from it, too, and it is enough to set some people on the right path for the rest of their lives. Wond
