AWARD-WINNING BOOK

The Magic In Metaphor

About The Book

The Magic in Metaphor is a collection of 25 carefully crafted tales designed to foster emotional growth, resilience, and understanding in children. Each story serves as a metaphor for life's various challenges, providing young readers with tools to navigate complex emotions and situations with confidence. Through characters like Archie the Puppy and Lyla the Ladybug, children are gently guided through a world where emotions and life lessons are explored in accessible, meaningful ways.

This award-winning book has achieved extraordinary recognition, becoming an Amazon #1 New Release and Best Seller in several countries. It has been honored with numerous literary awards, including the Royal Dragonfly Book Award. The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly praised the book for its "overflowing originality and practically flawless execution," selecting it for their exclusive BookLife Elite collection distributed to public libraries across the United States and Canada.

The Magic in Metaphor demonstrates how storytelling creates profound emotional shifts. Critics have said that it "has the power to change lives," with Reader Views declaring, "If there is one prevention or intervention book to have in every school, counselor's office, or parent's library, it should be The Magic In Metaphor." Each story makes a perfect addition to bedtime routines while providing parents, teachers, and counselors with an invaluable tool for supporting children's emotional development.

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Promotional Videos

A lovely message from British actor Rohan Gotobed from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

The Magic in Metaphor was narrated by the talented voice actor Lauren Hodges. Available on Audible and iTunes.

Editorial Reviews

The Magic in Metaphor overflows with originality. Sears's execution is practically flawless.

— The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly
His award-winning work shows a genuine concern for young people, and a talent for artful, indeed magical, composition.

— Feathered Quill Book Reviews
I am a firm believer that children's literature has the power to change lives, and that's exactly what this magical read will do! It is a masterpiece!

— The Golden Wizard Book Prize
If there is one prevention or intervention book to have in every school, counselor’s office, or parent’s library, it should be The Magic in Metaphor by Harley Sears.

— Reader Views
Excellent parenting and teacher guide! I could have used this book as a kid!

— Cynthia Kern OBrien, Best Selling Author
A helpful resource that aims to foster children's emotional well-being and personal growth by mirroring real-life situations and providing tools to cope.

— Readers' Favorite
A highly original and effective learning tool that is equally entertaining and educational.

— Self-Publishing Review
An accessible set of children's shorts designed to stimulate thoughts and feelings on difficult and sensitive topics. A Red Ribbon Winner and highly recommended!

— The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Each story makes a nice addition to a bedtime routine.

— IndieReader
An enchanting and heartwarming anthology of stories meticulously crafted to guide young children on their journey to understanding emotional intelligence.

— Literary Titan

About The Author

Harley Sears is an award-winning author with a deep understanding of how stories can transform lives. With experience as a youth counselor and mentor to at-risk children, Sears crafts stories that gently guide readers through emotional challenges. His genuine concern for young people and talent for creating meaningful metaphors has earned The Magic in Metaphor numerous literary awards and recognition as essential reading in children's literature.

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