Where kids can learn about themselves and other world cultures.
Where kids can learn about themselves and other world cultures.
Our Mission
Creating books, products and meditations that promote experiences to encourage and support the child and caregiver to find inner peace and harmony through observing their inner thoughts, emotions and feelings.
Our Books
Ahmed’s Journey
A story of self-discovery unfolds through the eyes of a young boy named Ahmed. The book tells of the Camel Races, a tradition in Ahmed’s country and in much of the Middle East. While traveling to the Camel Races with his family and favorite camel, Jamal, Ahmed faces his fear of riding in the upcoming race. Watching Jamal calmly breathe, Ahmed finds his own breath, and in doing so he discovers he has a colorful array of emotions and feelings. By the end of the book, the reader learns that Ahmed is “grateful to be Ahmed.”
Nothando’s Journey
A journey in self-discovery, told through the eyes of a young girl named Nothando. The book tells of the Reed Festival, an important celebration in Nothando’s country of Swaziland in Southern Africa. Nothando and her brother venture into the unknown hills, in order to get to the festival on time. As Nothando explores the hills of Swaziland, she visits with various animals–Nothando moves freely with the animals, and begins to become comfortable with who she is. By the end of the book, the reader will soon learn that Nothando is “grateful to be Nothando.”
Nothando’s Journey
A journey in self-discovery, told through the eyes of a young girl named Nothando. The book tells of the Reed Festival, an important celebration in Nothando’s country of Swaziland in Southern Africa. Nothando and her brother venture into the unknown hills, in order to get to the festival on time. As Nothando explores the hills of Swaziland, she visits with various animals–Nothando moves freely with the animals, and begins to become comfortable with who she is. By the end of the book, the reader will soon learn that Nothando is “grateful to be Nothando.”
From Jill
Letter From Jill
On a recent visit to St. Joseph’s of Orange Cancer Prevention and Treatment Center in Southern California, I had the great pleasure of leading a live meditation with the patients and…
Meditations with Jill
I enjoy doing live meditations. Everyone is in a room, with their very present phone off, and is forced to turn their attention to one purpose. It is a unique experience to be in a room with other people…
Interview – Get the Funk Out
Award winning Author of Nothando’s Journey, Jill Apperson Manly, spoke with Janeane about her latest book, Ahmed’s Journey. Ahmed’s Journey unfolds through the eyes of a young boy named Ahmed…
