It has been a very busy year for the Chakrangers, especially over the summer.
I’ve been talking about creating a series of Chakranger storybooks for quite some time, and in reality I’ve been working on them for over 18 months. The real push to finally complete them came when Ciara Prendergast from Kids Yoga Classroom contacted me about using Chakranger products in a workshop focused on the chakras.
Ciara felt the Chakrangers were a great fit for helping children understand the chakras in a fun and accessible way. She also mentioned that she likes to begin her workshops by reading a story — and that gave me exactly the encouragement I needed to finish the books.
I’ll admit, I was very nervous about putting them out there, and even promoting them now feels daunting. There have been plenty of moments when I’ve questioned myself and my confidence has dipped. But then I realised I needed to practise what I preach. We all have dodgy days, we all lose confidence sometimes, and sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and go for it!
It started with Hattie the Heart Chakra, and since then I’ve added three more stories featuring Mani, Mulad and Swaddy as the main characters how they overcome challenges with the help of their friends.
At the heart of the books are simple, gentle rhyming fables for children, with lessons around kindness, courage, confidence, emotional balance, friendship and learning how to look after ourselves and others.
My aim has always been to create a colourful world and characters children can enjoy first, while giving parents, teachers and children an easy way to start conversations about feelings, resilience and wellbeing.
You can follow the links below to discover more about each of the new books and their adventures in the Land of Aura.
Mani and the Mountain Challenge
Follow the adventures of Mani and his friends in the land of Aura. Mani is ready for the Mountain Challenge. He’s trained for weeks, studied every path and knows he has what it takes to succeed! But as Mani and his friends face a series of challenges, he discovers that knowledge and strength can only take him so far. Can Mani learn to quiet his pride, listen to his friends and uncover the true meaning of inner power? A warm and uplifting rhyming adventure about courage, teamwork and trusting yourself – and others too.
Follow the adventures of Hattie and his friends in the Land of Aura! In the Land of Aura, Hattie is everyone’s favourite helper. But being a good friend is hard work and soon, Hattie’s own garden is running out of water! This sweet story introduces young readers to the concept of the heart chakra through a gentle lesson on kindness, balance and learning when to take a peaceful breath.
Mulad loves collecting rocks and is determined to show how much he has grown. Along the way, he discovers an important lesson about friendship, confidence, and the strength it takes to ask for help. A heartwarming story about independence, teamwork, and growing together.
Swaddy and the Rainy Day Blues
Follow the adventures of Swaddy and her friends in the Land of Aura! Swaddy can’t wait to spend a beautiful day playing with her friends. But one by one, everyone is busy and soon her sunny mood turns into rainy-day blues. When Shudda arrives with some wise advice, Swaddy learns that happiness doesn’t always come from sticking to a plan. This delightful story introduces young readers to the Sacral Chakra through a gentle lesson on adaptability, emotional balance and finding joy wherever the day may lead.
