Nova Discovers Her Creative Glow: A Story About Being Still and Connecting to Inner Magic

By Ellen Tjaden

Nova Discovers Her Creative Glow is a calming, heart-centered story that helps children understand the magic that happens when they slow down and listen to themselves. When Nova feels bored and restless, she learns that stillness isn't empty-it's full of tiny ideas waiting to be heard. With gentle visuals and soothing language, this book guides young readers through the experience of quieting their minds, noticing their inner world, and discovering creativity that rises from the inside.

Perfect for bedtime, emotional learning, or mindful moments at home or in the classroom, this story teaches kids that they don't need noise, screens, or constant activity to create-sometimes their greatest inspiration comes from simply being still.

Helps children understand creativity by showing how ideas can rise from stillness, imagination, and inner glow.

Encourages mindfulness with gentle moments of quiet, breathing, and paying attention to inner feelings.

Promotes emotional awareness as Nova learns to notice her boredom, soften into it, and discover what her heart wants to create.

Supports self-regulation by teaching kids that slowing down can help them reconnect to themselves.

Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and calming routines, offering a soothing, peaceful reading experience.

Designed for ages 3-8, with soft illustrations and language that make mindfulness easy to understand.

Includes optional activity pages that invite kids to explore stillness, breath, and their own creative glow.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3918KVK
• ISBN13: 9798274837149
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"