Shay's Mind Garden: You Are Not Your Thoughts

By Donna Bainton

Twelve-year-old Shay feels like her thoughts never stop talking.
Some cheer her on, others whisper doubts that make her question everything ... her talents, her friendships, even herself.
When Shay meets Miss Lorie, her wise and worldly neighbor, she learns a powerful truth:
Thoughts are just thoughts, they aren't always true.

Through friendship, courage, and the beauty of her own imagination, Shay discovers her Mind Garden ... a place where kind thoughts bloom and fears fade away.

You Are Not Your Thoughts is a gentle, uplifting story about mindfulness, friendship, and emotional resilience; perfect for readers ages 10-13 learning to navigate growing up, self-doubt, and confidence.

* Includes creative reflection pages and mindfulness activities to help readers tend their own Mind Garden.

Perfect for: Girls ages 10-13 learning about confidence and self-esteemParents, grandparents and teachers seeking fiction that nurtures emotional intelligenceClassrooms, counselors, and mindfulness programs for kidsThoughts come and go, but you choose which ones to grow.
Let Shay's story remind every young reader that they are not their fears, not their worries;
they are the gardener of their own beautiful mind.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXLMGQJ4
• ISBN13: 9798271303692
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"