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  • The Seasons of Me

    “A beautifully illustrated story about a young girl exploring the world of emotions comparing them to the flow of nature in pretty woodland settings with her parents."

  • The Seasons of Me

    "Through this books writing and illustrations you feel transported into a calm natural world. There is a dreamy, calm element to how the story flows. It also provides both parents and children with support by comparing different emotions to the changing seasons. "

  • The Seasons of Me

    "This is a gentle, reflective guide that uses nature’s cycles as a framework for personal growth and self-discovery. By connecting with the changing seasons, readers are encouraged to embrace the flow of their own lives.”

  • The Rooted Families Workbook

    “This is an incredible resource for parents and children to deepen their connection and understanding of each other. It beautifully introduces concepts about the nervous system and helps families learn how to manage emotions and senses together, bringing everyone closer to their true nature. I love how this workbook encourages thoughtful communication, emotional awareness, and practical exercises that create lasting bonds.”

  • The Rooted Families Workbook

    “Just WOW! I've never seen so much unique resources and teachings in a journal. This isn't just a children's journal, but is such a treasure for the mental health of parents, and a resource for teachers alike! I love the unique poetry, values and mental health teachings which support the whole family, as well as the inclusion of our ancestors in hunter-gatherer times, and how we can utilise the gifts of our ancestors to support our modern day world."

  • The Seasons of Me

    "We love this beautiful book, it's a helpful way to talk about emotions with my son. The illustrations are stunning, there's so much detail on every page. It's been written and illustrated with so much love and care. Definitely one to recommend to everyone with children of all ages."

  • The Seasons of Me

    I loved sharing this book with it's beautiful words and pictures with my grandchildren and exploring the seasons on our walks whist chatting about our feelings and our surroundings, taking notice of the changes in our surroundings and drawing parallels with our feelings and what fun we had becoming one with the seasons and their impact on how we feel, teaching us to manage and enjoy ourselves. Joy. "

  • The Seasons of Me

    “This is a beautiful book. I love the idea of relating our emotions to the forest and the rivers and season. It’s a great way to help kids learn about emotions and how to cope. I loved this book."

Fan Favourite: The Best Seller

Aurora feels all of the colours of the world in her heart. The heavy storm clouds of winter and the warm sunshine of summer show her that her seasons are beautiful, constantly flowing like the rivers surrounding her.

She feels at home with the grass beneath her feet and her parents by her side, teaching her about herself with the elements as their guide.

As Aurora walks through the ever-changing seasons, feeling the sun's rays and listening to the whispers of the wind, she learns a powerful lesson about embracing all the seasons within her heart.

From moments of sadness to playful joy, Aurora's experiences mirror the natural cycles of the earth she cherishes.


My Books

  • The Seasons of Me Mental Health Childrens Picture Book for Nervous System Regulation Therapy Workbook Worksheets, Self-love, family, emotions, feelings, nature, seasons, mindfulness, calm kids, mindfulness for parents, mindfulness for children,

    The Seasons of Me

    Take an enchanting journey through the seasons of your emotions. This unique picture book, paired with its complementary family regulation workbook, is the perfect gift to nurture emotional intelligence and strengthen family bonds.

  • rooted families workbook, bonnie cantarutti, author, childrens workbook, childrens journal, family, family journal, conscious parenting, reparenting, natural parenting, self love, mental health, emotions, teachers, libaries

    The Rooted Families Workbook

    Your guide to deeper family connections. Thoughtfully designed to help parents and children navigate emotions together, it’s the perfect companion to The Seasons of Me, creating a powerful duo for emotional growth and understanding.

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