Mona Liza Santos

BOOKS AND MORE

Stories for Growing Hearts and Curious Minds

What started with one simple story for my son has grown into a collection of books about many different parts of childhood.

I write about feelings, kindness, confidence, friendship, family, culture, safety, imagination, gratitude, growing up, and the everyday experiences children may not always know how to explain. Some of my books are thoughtful and comforting, while others are silly, adventurous, magical, or simply meant to make reading fun.

I never expected that first story to grow into this many books. I was not thinking about creating a large collection or building something bigger. I was thinking about one child, my son, and what might make him smile, feel comforted, or understand something a little better.

That feeling has stayed with me through every book I have written since.

Today, my children’s books and storybooks cover a wide range of themes, alongside coloring books, journals, and guided-learning resources through World Love Press.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, librarian, counselor, caregiver, or simply looking for a meaningful book for a child, I hope you find something here that feels right for the moment.

Browse Themes

Children connect with books for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes they need encouragement or help understanding a feeling. Sometimes they are learning about friendship, family, culture, or making good choices. And sometimes they simply want something funny, magical, adventurous, or a little spooky to enjoy.

I have grouped my books into themes to make it easier for parents, families, teachers, librarians, counselors, and young readers to find something that fits what they may be looking for. Some books appear in more than one section because many stories naturally touch on more than one part of childhood.

Kindness & Empathy

Stories that teach children to care, share, understand others, and show compassion in everyday life.

Explore Kindness & Empathy

Confidence & Self-Worth

Stories that help children believe in themselves, celebrate who they are, and grow with confidence.

Explore Confidence & Self-Worth

Friendship & Inclusion

Stories that remind children that everyone belongs and that friendship grows through acceptance, respect, and understanding.

Explore Friendship & Inclusion

Mindfulness & Emotional Resilience

Stories that help children understand their feelings, slow down, breathe, and find healthy ways to move through difficult moments.

Explore Mindfulness & Emotional Resilience

Family & Love

Stories that celebrate the people who love us, the bonds that shape us, and the comfort of knowing we belong.

Explore Family & Love

Travel & World Exploration

Stories that introduce children to new places and the excitement of discovering the world around them.

Explore Travel & World Exploration

Culture, Identity & History

Stories that help children understand where they come from, learn about meaningful places and traditions, and feel connected to culture, identity, and history.

Explore Culture, Identity & History

Fun & Imaginative Adventures

Playful stories that spark curiosity, creativity, humor, and the joy of seeing where imagination can take you.

Explore Fun & Imaginative Adventures

Fantasy, Magic & Wonder

Stories that open the door to magical characters, extraordinary worlds, and adventures where imagination can come to life.

Explore Fantasy, Magic & Wonder

Creativity & Expression

Stories that encourage children to imagine, create, explore their interests, and express what makes them uniquely themselves.

Explore Creativity & Expression

Growing Up & Life Lessons

Stories that guide children through life’s big and small lessons while helping them learn, grow, and understand themselves along the way.

Explore Growing Up & Life Lessons

Health Habits & Life Skills

Stories that help children build healthy habits, take care of themselves, and learn useful skills for everyday life.

Explore Health Habits & Life Skills

Safety

Stories that help children stay aware, make smart choices, trust their instincts, and understand personal safety.

Look Out! Stranger Danger!

Explore Safety

Animals & Pets

Stories that celebrate animals, pets, friendship, loyalty, and the lessons our furry and not-so-furry friends can teach us.

Explore Animals & Pets

Seasonal & Holiday Stories

Stories that celebrate special seasons, traditions, togetherness, and the memories families create along the way.

Sam’s Magical Christmas

Explore Seasonal & Holiday Stories

Spooky (But Fun!) Stories

Thrilling stories that give young readers a playful scare while reminding them that courage can be stronger than fear.

Explore Spooky Stories

Find the Right Story for Every Child

Explore Classroom Book Bundles

Every child is different, and sometimes the right story can help start a conversation that isn’t always easy to have.

Maybe a student is struggling with confidence. Perhaps a child is learning to manage big feelings, make friends, understand differences, or feel proud of their cultural background. Other times, a classroom simply needs a good story about kindness, imagination, or getting along.

That’s why I’ve organized my books around different themes, so families, teachers, school counselors, librarians, and caregivers can find stories that fit the children they’re supporting.

For Schools, Educators & Counselors

If you’re a teacher, school counselor, librarian, or educator interested in using my books as part of your classroom activities, emotional literacy lessons, reading programs, or group discussions, I’d be happy to help you explore the collection.

We can look at which themes fit your students’ ages, interests, and learning goals, and discuss possible book bundles or activities that work for your classroom or program.

Whether you’re introducing kindness to younger children, encouraging confidence, discussing friendship and inclusion, or helping students understand their emotions, my hope is to offer stories that make those conversations easier to begin.

Looking Ahead

Through World Love Press, I’m also exploring ways to develop more organized emotional literacy resources for educators, including themed book bundles, discussion guides, and interactive learning activities.

The goal is simple: to help adults find a meaningful story for the child or classroom in front of them.

Interested in Bringing These Stories Into Your Classroom or Community?

I’d love to hear from you. Reach out through my Contact page, and we can explore books and resources that may suit your needs.

Stories Beyond the Bookshelf

Sometimes the best place to share a story isn’t a classroom or a bookstore. Sometimes it’s right where families already gather.

In July 2026, I had the opportunity to help launch Kwento at Kulay (Story and Color) at Seafood City Chula Vista, bringing children’s literature, Filipino heritage, creative activities, and family connection into a familiar community space.

Experiences like this remind me that books can do more than entertain. They can bring generations together, spark conversations, and help children discover something meaningful about themselves and the world around them.

Explore More Community Stories & Events →

Explore All Books

If you would rather browse everything in one place, you can explore the complete collection below. Each book has its own personality and purpose, from emotional literacy, confidence, kindness, and cultural identity to family, travel, imagination, animals, safety, and stories created simply for the joy of reading.

Children’s Books & Storybooks

Click any book to learn more about the story, recommended age range, available formats, recognition, and where to find it.

Check out the Book Trailers of these books HERE.

Coloring Books

Journals

Workbooks & Guided Learning

Discover Your Potential & Future: A Guide to Life Skills, Personal Growth, and Creating a Future You Love
The Future Starts with Me: A Journey of Growth, Goal Setting, and Believing in Yourself