From Chouette Publishing, the creator of the Caillou personality
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The book "Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries" fascinated me, not to mention its companion workbook "Discovering Me". These books would be an enormous help to children, as well as adults, who want to feel good about themselves and to realize their full potential.
I realize how often we have spontaneous negative reflections towards who we are or what we do.
- My nose is too big.
- I can’t do anything right.
- I’ll never finish this.
These kinds of statements undermine our self-confidence and slow us down. Each of these statements cut us off at the knees and leave us feeling small. They impede our joie de vivre, convincing us that we somehow don’t measure up.
Hana Swieca has succeeded in creating simple tools to help guide us in keeping our inner strength going strong and in stretching our wings to reach our full potential.
The most interesting thing Hana Swieca has done was create wonderful images:
- The oak tree helps keep us strong
- The balloon in which to blow all our fears
- The lion to feel strong and confident, etc….
These images feed the imagination and provide an immediate way to combat any negative statement we might have. The aim is to create a positive counterforce that is so imprinted in our minds and our hearts, it becomes automatic.
This is a sure-fire way to fight powerlessness, insecurity, and lack of self-esteem. All these things being the lot of childhood since this period of our lives in under full adult control and our lives are not our own.
Christine L'Heureux
Publisher, co-author and creator of the Caillou character
Chouette Publishing
“Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries” is a beautiful story with a wonderful message for children of all ages. It is written with language which is easily understood by children, with imagery which is highly appealing to them. The story creatively helps children learn more about themselves, identify their feelings, know that they are not alone in experiencing these feelings, and learn to accept themselves as they are. Its companion workbook, “Discovering Me”, contains interesting and creative exercises to guide children in examining their feelings and learn to express and work through them. Together, these two books can be valuable tools in working with children. They can be used by parents and therapists alike,to help children to gain confidence and feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Lisa Bédard, M.Ed., Mother of 2 and Child Psychologist
What a fun, well written and beautifully illustrated story, that touched me in many ways. It is a true gift for all ages, and gets better and better the more often you read it. A light turned on in me as this book ignited memories, thoughts and feelings. This book promotes a lot of wonderful sharing and discussions. This book is so much more than just a story, it was a personal adventure. This book was a food buffet for my soul. My thoughts are my power. The book “Discovering Me” is a rich pandora’s box of teachings. Embracing our uniqueness and encouraging us to sparkle to our full potential. How much better does it get! This book can only enrich all who read it, and awaits those yet to open its pages. Congratulations Hana! Keep shining all your colors for what you have to share is a true gift to us all.:)
Thank You
Colette Gareau Farrell
At last, a book that talks to the spiritual side of children in a language they can understand. A very powerful, experiential approach that allows creative self expression amongst children and the inner child within all of us. Doing the practical exercises from the workbook with my 11 year old son encouraged our inner wisdom to blossom. These books are visually effective and extremely empowering. They are a welcome guide for my young clients.
Sharon Cohen
Natural Health Consultant, Teacher
"The storybook provide an enriching experience for children to learn about their strengths, challenges and their dreams! It is a long awaited resource."
Sandra Salesas, guidance counsellor
Finally, a remarkable and inspirational book for children! I wish I had such a book when I was a child. It's hard being a kid, and "Jonathan's Magical Discoveries" with it's companion workbook will help children and even many adults learn creative tools to empower their spirit and connect with their core truth. The luminous & brightly coloured illustrations are delicious. Magnificent!
Hellen Edelstein LIGHTWORKER
Vibrational Healing & Guidance
Angel Reading Soul Directed Tarot
Guided Meditation EFT
"Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries", with its beautiful and captivating illustrations is a very magical and empowering book for all ages. This story is entertaining and transformational at the same time. Its vibrant colors make the pictures look so rich and alive while its words so powerful and inspirational. Its companion, Discovering Me, is creatively put together. It’s fun and therapeutic at the same time. It has creative tools for both children and adults to use, to empower themselves to reach their potential, as they go on their own journey of self discovery.
Debbie Hokayem
If you have children of any age, I truly recommend the following books: "Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries" and its companion, Discovering Me.
On a personal level, my children loved the storybook. It is inspirational and truly touches the journey our children take down their path. It allows children to be themselves and live their dreams.
My children have started the companion book Discovering Me, and all I can say is that it is amazing how much they are intrigued by it and want to know more...To them colours are not just colours anymore. They are a great part of our life with greater meaning. For me as a mother and as a therapist, it is a great tool for home and at the office. Everyone from children to adults can benefit. It enables us to have the right understanding and tools to empower our children and our lives. It allows children to be unique and make their own journey in their space of comfort and at their pace.
I hope there will be a sequel to this amazing storybook / workbook.
Bravo to Hana Swieca, the author, for an excellent book and Hugh Nimmons, the illustrator, for the great pictures.
Christina Liburdi
ConceptNutrivie
Psychospiritual Therapist
I read "Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries" by Hana Swieca to my children and I found it truely inspirational. She has a magical way of mesmerizing us in this beautiful journey. This book is more than just a story but a powerful tool to help and empower us to a higher level. Its companion, Discovering Me is so creative as children learn to take the ideas of the story and empower themselves in their own lives, through so many creative ways.
Hugh Nimmons’ illustrations were brilliant and captivating. The vibrant and colorful pictures enabled my children to take in the deeper messages of the books. Together Hana Swieca and Hugh Nimmons compliment each other in making these books rare jewels.
Valerie Benchimol
I often see it on a bustling school playground – a lonely child, left out and not quite sure how to fit in. These children are usually unhappy and have a hard time overcoming a sense of hopelessness. Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries is just what these children need. This beautifully written and illustrated book along with its companion workbook, Discovering Me is a creative and imaginative way for children and adults alike to learn how to overcome obstacles, set goals and increase self esteem. What a magical and empowering journey of self discovery!
Sharon Kuriya
Lester B. Pearson School Board support staff and parent
Dearest Hana
Your two books Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries and the activity book, Discovering Me are truly magical and empowering. They speak to the soul of all children and help them to tap into their true essence – the beautiful, magnificent beings that they are. My inner child celebrates with your inner child for these wonder-filled books that you have shared.
Karen Mosuk
Teacher ~ Reiki, IET and Chakra/Meditation Classes for Kids
These two beautiful books were AMAZING.... I just love them. They are truly for all ages. Great for adults too. I was able to use many of the very creative ideas from the workbook Discovering Me and apply them into my own daily life. I found them so very helpful. .Thank you so much.
Babara Lauzon
In my practice as a Naturopath, I look for ways of assisting children in becoming at ease. I keep a copy of "Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries" in my healing room and use it as a tool to connect with children. The bright colours used in the illustrations on the cover and as well as in the book attract the children's interest to look further into the story. The softness of the illustrations help relax the children and bring them to be involved with what the book has to say. "Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries" has been a great asset to bring the children to a state of comfort so that I can help them discover and heal themselves. Hugh Nimmons has a great gift of displaying artistically what others wish to portray. The combination of his work with Hana Swieca's writing created a beautiful and helpful book.
Susan Greenspan
Naturopath, Teacher
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Hana Swieca signed copies of her books, Jonathan’s Magical Discoveries and its companion Discovering Me at Chapter’s in Pointe Claire on April 26th 2009. |
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