Bøger af Patricia Austin

The Next Step: A Journey of Restoration offers a unique and personal perspective of the impact of childhood trauma and ritual abuse as it showcases the goodness of God who reaches into the darkest places of the soul to bring healing and wholeness to His children. "God knew my past when I didn't allow myself to know it; He knew the trauma and the damage it caused when I thought I was so solid and so in control of my life. He knew every wall I had built with bricks of anger and mortar of sorrow, whitewashed in shame and guilt. He knew." This is a story of victory, of love, of hope and of a God who heals!

"A creative and unique way to explore poetry and emotions with young children." - Kirkus ReviewElephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy is a collection of twenty-four picture poems that explores the realm of human emotion. Each poem links an animal with an emotion and uses sensory imagery to spark childlike wonder, paint word pictures to ponder, and see the world from a new perspective.Elephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy evokes metaphoric thinking in young readers. From the “Mosquito of Worry” and “Snail of Anticipation” to the “Hummingbird of Happiness” and “Lanternfish of Love,” the poems vary in tone—some light, some dark, some humorous, and some serious. The animals represent a diversity of species, including mammals, reptiles, cephalopods, mollusks, fish, insects, arachnids, and birds.Whether hopeful, frustrated, surprised, or content, these picture poems help illustrate the emotional spectrum that encompasses the human experience and bridge a gap in understanding so that children are better equipped to label their feelings.For teachers, parents, and caregivers, the poems open space for discussions about social-emotional learning, which, now more than ever, are needed conversations.