Books for Children
My Children’s Books
First and foremost, I am a doting grandma to Emilia, Isla and Audrey – who fill my world with love and enchantment. I am writing my children’s books to introduce spirituality to these girls.
I define spirituality as ‘connection’. Connection to the mysterious and magical things in life. Connection to the natural energies of the Tao that are all around us. A meaningful connection to people, animals, birds, insects, and plants. Connection even to inanimate objects because everything has energy.
These concepts our children instinctively understand already.
Our children already know this.
Emilia, Isla and Audrey. Photo by Jager Arts Creative Services.
Emilia, Isla and Audrey in Calgary
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Metaphysical Books for Kids by Debra Ford
The African Unicorns & the Baddie Baboons (2025, Children’s fiction)
Book 2, Series: The Dream-Life Adventures of the Curious Cousins.
Dive into a magical mystery with the Curious Cousins and The African Unicorn Expedition! Meet Emilia Rose, Isla Mae, and Audrey Jane – three daring cousins who leap into their dream world to chase down the elusive ‘African Unicorn’.
In this enchanting adventure, the Curious Cousins team up with an unforgettable South African cast: a majestic acacia tree, a lightning-fast butterfly, a dazzling blue-headed lizard, a thundering herd of zebras and ostriches, a gentle giraffe and her calf, cranky Professor Crane and sweet Mrs. Crane, rowdy baboons with wild kid, a no-nonsense rhinoceros, and a sassy oxpecker bird who’s secretly a security guard. Together, they unravel the ‘Legend of the African Unicorn’ and reveal the astonishing truth!
Keywords: adventure, fantasy, humour, magic, time travel
The African Elephants & the Ambulatory Ants (2023, Children’s fiction)
Book 1, Series: The Dream-Life Adventures of the Curious Cousins.
Get ready for a wild ride with the Curious Cousins and The African Elephant Expedition! Join the Curious Cousins, Emilia Rose, Isla Mae, and Audrey Jane as they dive into their dream world and visit Africa.
In this dazzling adventure, the cousins team up with a quirky South African crew: a chatty fever tree, clever weaver birds, marching ants, a scruffy secretary bird, a tough-as-nails dung beetle, a zippy shongololo, a grumpy spider, and a stunning dragonfly. Together, they uncover the magic of Ubuntu – “I am because we are”.
Keywords: adventure, fantasy, humour, magic, time travel
ACTIVITY BOOK: African Elephants, Animals, Insects and Birds
The African Elephants & the Ambulatory Ants
Action-packed and activity-filled journey, this Activity Book is for ages 4 to 11 years. It includes Colouring-In, Dot-to-Dot, and Word-Search, and is ideal for any child with an interest in the animals of Africa. Suitably entertaining and challenging, from confidence-boosting easy starters to tricky fun exercises. Imagination, concentration, problem-solving, and hours of ‘screen-free’ educational fun.
BONUS: every page can be coloured! Finish the activities and colour the picture to make the book as unique and special as you are.
Inspired by The African Elephants & the Ambulatory Ants. A children’s picture story that follows three cousins, Emilia Rose, Isla Mae, and Audrey Jane, who use their dream lives to visit Africa, a magical land infused with wonder, knowledge and unexpected friendships.
Emilia Rose and the Rainbow Adventure
(2019, Children’s fiction)
Emilia Rose had a secret, one that she didn’t share with anyone. Her secret was that each night in her dreams she travelled to LiaLand and lived among the friendly, funny, cheeky and brave LiaBots.
One night, Emilia Rose was in her LiaLand dream and saw a rainbow. Rainbows just made her smile, they were so pretty. “Where do they come from?” she wondered. “I know,” she said, “the LiaBots can solve this mystery for me.”
They can go on an adventure, out into the world and find out where rainbows begin.
A story about dreams, rainbows, carousels and adventure, to be read to children ages 3 years to 9 years; or for early readers in Kindergarten to Grade 4.
Keywords: dreams, adventure, carousels, children