Archie’s Silver Lining is a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated children’s book that teaches kids about gratitude, friendship, empathy, and healthy perspective. When Archie admires a sparkling nest high above his own, he believes something better is waiting just out of reach.
With courage and curiosity, Archie flies higher than ever before and meets Ozzy the Osprey. Ozzy’s nest shines like treasure—but Archie soon learns that even those who seem to have it all may still feel jealous and wish for something different.
Through their growing friendship, children discover that true happiness doesn’t come from comparison—it comes from connection, kindness, and appreciating what you already have.
Perfect for ages 3–8, this meaningful story supports:
- Gratitude & appreciation
- Friendship & empathy
- Emotional intelligence
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
- Healthy mindset & perspective
Archie’s Silver Lining is ideal for parents, teachers, counselors, and therapists looking for a gentle, powerful way to teach children the value of gratitude and the importance of meaningful relationships.
Archie Finds His Voice is a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated children’s book that helps kids build confidence, emotional resilience, and self-acceptance. When Archie the guineafowl leaves the safety of his Bright Tree for the first time, he feels scared and unsure—especially about his unique “chee-chee-chee” voice that makes him feel different.
On his journey, Archie meets new friends who each bring their own special strengths and challenges. Together, they discover that diversity makes them stronger, and that what makes them different is exactly what makes them special.
Perfect for ages 3–8, this engaging, rhythm-based story supports:
- Self-esteem & confidence
- Diversity & inclusion
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
- Friendship & empathy
- Emotional intelligence & belonging
Archie Finds His Voice is ideal for parents, teachers, counselors, and therapists looking for a positive, empowering children’s book that encourages kids to be proud of who they are and to use their voice with confidence.
Super Kai’s Eyes is a heartwarming children’s book that introduces kids to vision therapy in a fun, empowering way. When Kai struggles with wiggly words, missed balls, and classroom frustration, he discovers that his eyes and brain can be trained like muscles at the gym.
With the help of his family, eye doctor, and his loyal pup Koda, Kai learns that practice, perseverance, and confidence can unlock his very own superpower — stronger visual skills.
Perfect for children experiencing reading challenges, focus issues, or visual processing difficulties, Super Kai’s Eyes helps kids feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
A must-have for families, classrooms, and pediatric eye care offices.
A heartwarming children’s book about vision therapy, reading struggles, and building confidence. Super Kai’s Eyes helps kids turn visual challenges into superpowers.
Wyatt’s Wish is a gentle, compassionate children’s book that helps young readers understand loss, resilience, empathy, and the gift of life through organ donation in a non-scary, age-appropriate way.
When Wyatt’s favorite stuffed bear is accidentally damaged on his 8th birthday, what begins as a small disappointment becomes a meaningful journey into understanding big emotions, kindness, and how helping others can bring hope during difficult times.
This sweetly told story is designed to support children who may have family members or friends involved in medical journeys, including organ donation or transplant—whether as donors, recipients, or loved ones. The story provides comfort, reassurance, and a gentle way to talk about complex topics.
Perfect for ages 5–10, Wyatt’s Wish supports:
- Coping with loss and change
- Emotional resilience
- Compassion and empathy
- Understanding organ donation in a child-friendly way
- Healing through helping others
Ideal for parents, teachers, counselors, hospitals, and child life specialists, this meaningful book helps children feel seen, supported, and hopeful.
A portion of each sale of Wyatt’s Wish is donated to Donate Life America.
Release Date: 12/15/2023
Show Notes: A listener turns into a guest on The Gifted Life Podcast. Pam D’Sof wrote Wyatt’s Wish, inspired by the gift of donation. Her book is geared towards young children with family and friends who are journeying through the organ donation process. Learn how Pam utilizes gentle storytelling to lead Wyatt to a very unexpected life lesson in loss and compassion. In our Mental Health Moment, we talk about small incremental changes in our lives that can make a big positive difference and we honor hero Issac Luquette.
A note from Pam:
Mirrors and windows. Emily Style, co-director of SEED (seeking educational equity and diversity) poet and educator was the initial brainstorm of this phrase. It has become a familiar term in the literary world. I have found this to be a wonderful life altering and life enhancing concept. I find it very effective as it applies to children’s literature. Think about this term the next time you read a children’s book about diversity and inclusion. The story Archie Finds His Voice can help a child see and identify(mirror) their place in the world. It will help children better view and understand(window) the world around them and the possibilities that exist. It is through these stories, and mirrors and windows, that children learn about themselves through learning about others.
Archie Finds His Voice is a story that children will want to read and over. It is an ideal story that encourages questions, dialogue and reflection. Archie Finds His Voice is a story that will help children learn to appreciate difference in themselves and in others. Archie and his friends will prompt children to discover more about their own identity and who they are. It will help children build a desire to learn more about the world that surrounds them. Children will see that difference is not wrong; it is what makes the beautiful fabric of the world around us. The story Archie Finds His Voice will help children understand how they fit in and how they add their special gift.
Between the covers of Archie Finds His Voice, children and parents will get lost in the beautifully illustrated pages. People will fall in love with the story’s endearing characters; while children’s memories of sharing and learning will last a lifetime.
