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  Children's books make great Christmas presents. Ant Trails and Butterfly Dreams - A Story About Happiness by Selwa Berbawy is an ideal gift to bring inspiration to all.  This enchanting book shares with children how to easily switch their thoughts from sad to happy. It's based on self-help teachings, but brought down to the level of children.  Here is what some reviewers said: Direct sentences and frequent dialogue make the story accessible while providing tangible recommendations for increasing happiness in one’s own life. Arney’s tale is familiar to readers of all ages, and its satisfying ending provides hope to those for whom happiness is elusive. ~ River Dancer I love books like this that share messages that appeal to all ages. That is what Selwa is able to achieve with her new book ANT TRAILS AND BUTTERFLY DREAMS. We are able to see how happiness is something we can choose, even if every day is not perfect. We can make the choice to focus on the good and...

I reached for this book after a particularly tough week. I was feeling low, and so many things had started to creep up on me, making me feel like a deflated balloon. This book gave me a little bit of that strength back, and I can’t believe just how my mindset has changed because of it! I’m absolutely thrilled to be sharing my review for this book, one that has helped my mind and saved my sanity a little. I can’t thank the author enough! Read full review, click here .

  Mary Lannie Video Review: Ant Trails and Butterfly Dreams Watch: https://youtu.be/D_2MBO2NAug Purchase: https://3l-publishing.myshopify.com/products/ant-trails-and-butterfly-dreams-a-story-about-happiness-pre-sales Summary of Book: Arney the Ant feels sad and wants to be happy like his three buddies, Manny Monarch, Terry Swallowtail, and Breezy Bee. His friends explain how he can use a super magical trick to easily switch from sad to happy. Soon, Arney uses the magic trick and he, too, becomes happy – and the garden is full of glee. In this gorgeously colorful world, the four friends teach readers how to “choose” to be happy.     “Sometimes Happiness is a feeling… sometimes it’s a decision.” ~ Unknown