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When envy fades, love begins. A tender story of healing for the child within—and the child beside you.
★★★★★ “This isn’t just a children’s book—it’s therapy disguised as a bedtime story. My daughter loved the fluffy green monster, and I found myself healing old wounds I didn’t even realize I still carried. Absolutely beautiful.”
The Green-Eyed Monster Who Learned to Shine is more than a children’s story—it’s a mirror for anyone who has ever felt “not enough.” This luminous tale invites parents and kids to journey together through the tangled emotions of envy, self-doubt, and comparison, toward a place of compassion, forgiveness, and radiant self-love.
Meet the Green-Eyed Monster—a fuzzy little creature with one big eye, two tiny horns, and a heart that aches for what others have. He follows the golden-haired princess, wishing he could be like her. But when his envy turns into sorrow, he begins a journey of healing—discovering that his one great eye sees beauty in ways no one else can, and that his “horns” are really antennas tuned to the whispers of the universe.
Through wonder, courage, and self-awareness, the Green-Eyed Monster learns that true beauty isn’t found in what others possess—it’s found in remembering your own light.
The Green-Eyed Monster Who Learned to Shine is an inspiring story and personal development guide for girls, boys, men and women with themes on self-esteem, resilience and overcoming toxic jealousy.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, or therapist, this story opens the door to soulful conversations about love, envy, and self-acceptance. Every page reminds us that no one’s light needs to be dimmed for another to shine.
For fans of:
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse • The Invisible String • The Rabbit Listened • What Do You Do With a Problem?
Available in ebook (paperback and audio coming soon)
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYKNH3PD
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FYKNH3PD
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FYKNH3PD
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FYKNH3PD
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AUDIOBOOK
AUDIBLE:
https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Green-Eyed-Monster-Who-Learned-to-Shine-Audiobook/B0FXDXTY5L
AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXDPL4BS
“This isn’t just a children’s book—it’s therapy disguised as a bedtime story. My daughter loved the fluffy green monster, and I found myself healing old wounds I didn’t even realize I still carried. Absolutely beautiful.”
Praise for other books in the Transformational Super Kids series
“Such a beautiful and life-changing message. This book shares a powerful message for all women of any age, I wish I had this when I was growing up. Today more than ever, we have to stay true to ourselves, follow our Spirit and do the work we’re here to do – amidst disapproval and criticism. The simple steps in this book will guide your way, and help you to navigate through the confusion, uncertainty, and inner blocks, so you live your one precious life in a big way.”
“Such a powerful message. This is a splendid little book for any person aspiring to reach another level, with such a powerful message. Of never, ever listening to anyone who steals your light. Cassandra is a shining example of turning every situation, including setbacks, into learning & growing opportunities.”
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