A Letter From The Author!
Dear Friends,
Everly Learns™ began with a grandmother's love.
As I watch my grandchildren grow, I realize that everyday moments—sharing a toy, helping a friend, taking responsibility, or showing kindness—could become powerful opportunities for learning.Those simple moments inspired the Everly Learns™ series.
Each Character, (including names) was Inspired by my grandchildren and lovingly created to celebrate childhood, encourage positive habits, and remind children that every good choice matters.
I wanted to create stories that would help children learn important life lessons in a gentle, encouraging, and memorable way.
My greatest hope is that families will enjoy reading these stories together, creating meaningful conversations and treasured memories that last for generations.
Every Everly Learns™ book is written with one purpose:
To help children not only learn good habits but to feel proud of themselves each time they practice them.
That is the heart behind every page.
With Love,
Tamara Hetsler
A Letter From The Author
The Heart of the Story: Discovering the Why Behind the Book You Were Meant to Write
Every children's book begins with an idea—but the stories that truly connect with children begin with something deeper: a reason for being written.
The Heart of the Story is an encouraging guide for aspiring children's authors who have a story in their hearts but aren't quite sure how to bring it to life.
Whether you've dreamed of becoming an author for years, have a notebook filled with ideas, or simply feel called to share something meaningful with children, this book will help you begin where every meaningful story should begin—with your why.
Through gentle guidance, encouragement, and practical insight, you'll explore the experiences, memories, values, and messages that can become the foundation of your stories. You'll learn to look beyond simply asking, "What should I write about?" and begin asking, "Why does this story need to be told—and what do I hope a child carries with them after reading it?"
The Heart of the Story will help you discover the purpose behind your words, find the confidence to begin, and create children's stories filled with meaning, heart, and a message that can live far beyond the final page.
Because before you write the story, you need to discover the heart behind it.
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Inspiring stories that teach important values and ignite a child's imagination, available now for young readers everywhere.
