Little Steps and the Quest for the 3 Symbols: A Timeless Haiku Fairy Tale of Self-Discovery and Ancient Egyptian Magic

By Win Real Talisman

You want a child who can name what they feel, stand up to their fears, and find their balance. Little Steps is the story written to nurture exactly that - emotional learning woven into a timeless Egyptian fairy tale.

Set in the mystical age of Pharaoh Hatshepsut, it follows Little Steps, a ten-year-old Egyptian boy haunted by the fear of failing. To grow braver, he learns to live up to his name - moving forward with small, purposeful steps. His quest: to journey up and down the Nile and reunite three sacred symbols, each one a lesson in what it means to be whole.

The Staff - balance of the bodyThe Flail - balance of the mindThe Crook - balance of the emotions

Along the way, children discover a quiet kind of courage: that naming a feeling, and choosing what to do with it, is its own act of bravery. It's emotional learning that stays with them long after the last page.

Little Steps doesn't travel alone. He's joined by three unforgettable companions - Red Brick, a giant from Thebes; Axiom, a centaur and master of nonsense; and Lapis, a young vulture just learning to fly - in a coming-of-age adventure through ancient Egypt.

And it's told in a way you've likely never seen: written entirely in haiku, the Japanese 5-7-5 verse. Every line is spare, vivid, and easy to remember - turning story time into something calm and mindful, perfect for bedtime or the classroom.

Perfect for families who love:

Ancient Egyptian myth and history - Pharaoh Hatshepsut, Nile journeys, sacred symbolsPoetry that tells a story, making reading mindful and memorableDiverse, multicultural heroes on journeys of self-discoveryWhole-child wellbeing - body, mind, and emotions in balanceBeautifully illustrated stories, with art by Lorra Ley

Recommended for ages 8-12 and intermediate readers - and a firm favourite for homeschool and the classroom.

The audiobook edition is narrated by the legendary Rula Lenska (Doctor Who, Coronation Street), who brings every haiku to life.

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Part One of the Little Steps and the Quest for the 3 Symbols series - with Parts Two and Three already recorded. The adventure continues.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 103692534X
• ISBN13: 9781036925345
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Win Real Talisman
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7