We see hundreds of children’s books each year that espouse wonderful spiritual messages. Very few, however, have come close to interpreting the teachings of Eckhart Tolle's ‘The Power of Now’ and ‘A New Earth’ with such belief and authenticity or conveyed in a language suitable for young children.

The story line behind ‘Mister Ego and the Bubble of Love’ is one familiar to many children. This allows the reader and child an opportunity to embrace the teachings and messages within, as many have experienced the imaginary figure called ‘Mister Ego’.

This storybook is not didactic and preachy, as some children’s books with a strong message can be. The words have a gentleness and purposefulness to them complimented by exquisite and imaginative illustrations.

Ultimately, this book encapsulates what the ‘ego is’ and how we can ‘make friends’ with it. It successfully demonstrates how a child is able to tame their difficult side, eventually allowing them to communicate and get along with others. What a blessing this message would be to many parents!

Julie-Ann Harper
Author and Co-Founder
Pick-a-Woo Woo
Publishers of Children’s Spiritual Books

 

Leo and Nico are having fun playing until they fight over the orange ball. Leo gets angry and shoves his brother which spoils everything. Leo wants to know why he gets angry. In his quest for answers he learns about a part of himself called Mister Ego who always wants his own way. Now if only Leo can find a way to put Mister Ego inside the Bubble of Love.

Children are often told to control their emotions. But how are they supposed to do that? There really is a better way. In this problem-solving tale, Hinton reveals anger as a perfectly normal emotion. But it feels pretty icky. “Mister Ego and the Bubble of Love” shows readers how to exercise their imaginations and easily change icky feelings into good feelings. As a fun, follow-up activity to reinforce this concept, parents and children could even construct a bubble of love.

The combination of Zintoll’s beautiful, dreamlike illustrations and Hinton’s engaging story creates a form of guided imagery which parents and children can read again and again when those icky feelings bubble up.

Peggy Tibbetts

This is a simple book for the young ones. It explains to them why they feel the way they do sometimes and teaches them how to handle their egos and emotions. Why does Leo get mad? The illustrations will capture their attention. It's a great story for read-aloud!

Jo Ann Hakola
The Book Faerie