Illustrated by Trudy Joost
Book Website: www.CassandrasAngel.com
Interest Level: Ages 4 and Up
From the Book Jacket: Cassandra's Angel has come to share a secret, one that will bring comfort and hope to children of all ages. You are invited to enter the world of Cassandra, a little girl who just can't seem to do anything right - or so the story goes.
Children's self-images are strongly influenced by the attitudes and beliefs of their parents, teachers and peers. Unfortunately, these beliefs often become negative stories that can impact children for life. This powerful tale helps children to perceive these stories in a different light. What inspiring wisdom will Cassandra's Angel reveal? As children turn the pages of this vibrant and compelling book, they will discover the truth of who they really are.
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Why It's On My Bookshelf: This is a book I would have wanted to read as a young girl. Growing up I had different struggles centered around negative belief systems I had formed based on what others said about me. Honestly, I think this is a universal struggle. But what do we do to combat it? How can you empower your child's spirit and mind? Cassandra's Angel is a beautiful story written with the intention to over power all those negative comments, thoughts, and false beliefs. If you watched the YouTube video of the girl scouts then you saw it's power. I watched it before I read the book and thought....wow, this is how I want all children to talk and feel about themselves.
From the book:
All of these things people have said to you,
They are stories, Cassandra - not one of them true.
You are never just what they believe you to be.
You are even more than you think that you see.
There's a much greater truth. When you look you will find
The key is right there in your heart and your mind.
It's not what you do - it's about who you are.
For you are as bright as the sky's brightest star.
Those are such wonderful boosting words to wrap your child in! Kids have very susceptible minds and It can be easy to believe the not so nice things others say. Children will gain inner strength from this story as it tells them all that mean stuff is anything but true. In fact, the people who use those hurtful words are acting out their own negative stories that they were once told. What a light bulb moment for your child to hear! That message reminded me of how I'm not the one with the problem - the other person is. So don't get wrapped up into their negative energy field.
I often see parents struggling trying to help their children deal with self-esteem issues. I encourage you to read Cassandra's Angel to them. Especially if you are looking for a book with a deeper message and meaning. Looking forward to teaching my own children these life changing affirmations author Gina Otto has given us through the inspiring Cassandra.
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