Stories written from the heart
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Written by Zach Foster | Illustrated by Hayveyah McGowan
Being a kid can be tough.
Emotions can run hot, hit fast, and linger. And talking it out can be a dead end.
This book offers an alternative route: dance your feelings.
Whether you’re happy, sad, mad, scared, or just hyper, dancing holds the key to getting you where you want to be.
Written by Zach Foster | Illustrated by Samantha Huston
Siblings can be the best of friends but they don’t always get along.
This is the story of two sister penguins separated by a mighty storm after a series of nasty arguments.
Through distance and struggle they come to understand that hurtful words can never be taken back and siblings are for life.
What We Do
Big Heart Books is a non-profit, independent publishing brand dedicated to cultivating new traditions that bring families closer, while sparking a passion for reading.
We operate on a “Read One, Give One" model. Every purchase helps more kids and their families to build out their home libraries to spark literacy and creativity.
Big Heart Books proudly partners with Ready Readers, whose mission is to expand literacy for young children in low-income communities through high quality books, strong relationships, and literacy related experiences.
OUR STORY
The Inspiration and Tradition
Published books from Big Heart Books are part of an ongoing series of stories written by Zach Foster for each of his two children's birthdays. Every book has an age-specific theme and lesson.
The tradition invites the birthday girl to craft the story's original illustrations, creating a snapshot in time to be revisited in the years ahead. Some of these books have been professionally illustrated by talented, diverse artists who believe in the Big Heart Books mission, and are available for purchase.
A Cup of Kindness for Káne
Young Káne loves to make herself happy. She pursues life’s pleasures with little care for the needs and wishes of those around her. But when she realizes that giving to others can be the ultimate satisfaction, she does everything she can to "fill her cup" with kindness.
The Path of the Consilli
Princess Daré grows up in a lavish palace, sheltered from the world around her. But through adventure, discovery and meeting new, humble people beyond the palace walls, she discovers that the simplest pleasures can often be the greatest.
Stay Cool
Hot and cold. We know both quite well. When we get upset, our minds and bodies get overheated. We lose control. We scare people away. Nobody wins. Staying cool keeps us calm. In control. Level-headed. Everybody wins. Hot and cold are both contagious. So, which will you spread?
Deep down, we are all storytellers.
We encourage parents to explore creative traditions like the one we started nearly a decade ago. The collaborative process with your child is special, and the result is a time machine they can access for life.
Our hope is that our stories, and others to come, will inspire more "everyday" parents to get their ideas out in the world.