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Sofia and the Heartmender

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THis book may be geared for 4-8 year-olds. However, I loved it just the same! It was like music to my soul...a journey where past and present meet, and unite to make for a peacful future.

Sweedish-American artist and author Marie Olofsdotter presents Sofia and the Heartmender, a children's picturebook about Sofia, a young girl learning to deal with life's challenges. Intimidated by shadow-monsters on her wall at night, Sofia tries to tell her parents and her teacher about what she sees, only to have her apprehensions summarily dismissed as foolish. Sad and lonely, her heart broken, she encounters the mysterious Heartmender who teaches her how to mend her heart and confront her fears. Sofia learns not only how to deal with shadow monsters, but also how to remain confident, respectful and assertive when negotiating with the adults in her life. A story of learning how to raise one's self-esteem, Sofia and the Heartmender features a positive message and moderately involved text, ideal for young people who are just about ready to move on to chapter books. Highly recommended.

Sofia and the Heartmender, by Marie Olofsdotter. Little Sofia is beset by monsters, but her teacher and parents don't care. Her heart breaks; so does her cat's. But she goes on a quest.... Gorgeous full-page color illustrations. I'm not a kid, and this book makes my heart pound.

I was fortunate enough to get to see Marie Olofsdotter read the book and give a puppet show. Wow, what an experience. My 4 year old was able to relate to the idea of being scared of the dark. She was even able to come up with a way to mend her own heart. My 17 month old was also captivated by the story telling and the puppet show. I know this will be a favorite for years to come.