Mona Liza Santos

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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.

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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.

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

Kindness & Empathy

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Confidence & Self-Worth

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

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Friendship & Inclusion

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

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Mindfulness & Emotional Resilience

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

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Family & Love

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

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Travel & World Exploration

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

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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.

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Fun & Imaginative Adventures

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

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Fantasy, Magic & Wonder

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

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Creativity & Expression

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

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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.

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Health Habits & Life Skills

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

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Safety

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

Look Out! Stranger Danger!

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Animals & Pets

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

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Seasonal & Holiday Stories

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

Sam’s Magical Christmas

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Spooky (But Fun!) Stories

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

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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.