Mike Hardy’s life plays out like a dramatic movie, with all of the ups and downs, twists and turns, as well as heartbreak and heart restoration. His life is a story of redemption. That’s why he decided to write this book: “Every Man’s Search for the Promised Land”. Driven with a desire to share how God changed a pleasure-seeking cocaine smuggler into a follower of Jesus Christ, Hardy embarked on this path to publication, paving it in much prayer and expectation of how God might use his sto...

"My Name Is Art Fine" is the newly minted Book Three of Kelly Anne Manuel's "My Name Is" Series. In this story the Child is invited on a journey where honest discourse and communication result in clarity. The Child and the main character, Art Fine, get to know each other on the pages of story. The Child's observations are voiced and received while Art Fine does the same."My Name Is Art Fine" begins with a Child who is curious about who they are encountering. It becomes clear that th...

“The Tail Fairy” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Four of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Essentials Series. In this story the Child is invited on a humorous journey to experience an entirely fresh and new approach to the traditional fairy tale. The Animal Kingdom is pivotal in demonstrating diverse layers of support to aid in Child Development.“The Tail Fairy” offers a standing invitation to the Child. Journey with the narrator who discovers an enchanting member of t...

"The Morning Good" was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book One of Kelly Anne Manuel's Essentials Series. In this story the Child is invited to experience their mornings in a unique and beautiful way. The optimism that the story presents is practical as well as heart warming."The Morning Good" offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will learn that every morning is a fresh, new day, with unlimited adventures to embrace. It has a rhythm which encourage...

“The Library Local” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Seven of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Essentials Series. In this story the Child is invited on a fantastical journey to their local library. The adventure that the library offers is brought to life in this story. Magic, creativity, and imagination, are a few elements embodied by libraries and they are celebrated in this book.“The Library Local” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will be invited ...

"The Away Cast" was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Nine of Kelly Anne Manuel's Childhood Classics. In this story the Child is invited on a journey where the narrator must find courage to take on a new challenge. The Animal Kingdom characters of Bravery and Bolder are called in to assist and model strength for the Child."The Away Cast” plays on the meanings of the word "cast." It is used as term for the cast of a play and also as a to examine the idea of the ...

“The Night Quiet” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Childhood Classic. This story plays an integral role in assisting the Child from being actively awake to falling gently asleep. It has a melodious rhythm, carries a tune, and lulls the mind into restorative sleep.“The Night Quiet” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will learn that the cycle of day and night are connected in their own rhythm. The Night is personified in a way that heightens cur...

“My Name Is Light” is the newly minted Book Two of Kelly Anne Manuel’s “My Name Is” Series. In this story the Child is invited on a journey into Nature where a discovery is made with the help of the Animal Kingdom and a joyful celebration results. The Child is curious and Nature, as in real life, does not disappoint.“My Name Is Light” begins with a Child in the great outdoors who notices something bright in their vision. The Child takes the opportunity to interact with a feeling of ...

“My Name Is Mountain” was born a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book One of Kelly Anne Manuel’s “My Name Is” Series. The story invites the Child into Nature where a unique adventure is experienced. The Child and the main character, Mountain, get to know each other on the pages of this story. The Child’s observations are voiced and received while Mountain does the same.“My Name Is Mountain” begins with a Child who is curious about what they are encountering. It becomes clea...

“THE BEAR TEDDY” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Three of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Essentials Series. In this story the Child is invited on a journey to the Arctic where the Animal Kingdom there enhances the adventure. The Child will naturally engage with the immediate introduction to the main character, Teddy.“The Bear Teddy” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will observe that there is inspiration to be found in the natural world around the...

“THE WAY TEDDY” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Twelve of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Essentials Series. In this story the Child is invited on a pet walking journey. This journey is full of surprises as the outing unfolds with the pet choosing the path. The narrator realizes that this is a fun and welcome way to spend time outside with the pet.“THE WAY TEDDY” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will learn that spontaneous decisions can lead to fu...

“The Blocks Building” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Five of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Essentials Series. In this story the Child is invited on a journey where blocks are the destination. Block play is such an incredible opportunity for Children to learn on so many levels that the author felt a book dedicated just to them was important.“The Blocks Building” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will be invited to explore why blocks are so engagi...