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Stories That Help Little Hearts Shine

Heartfelt stories about kindness, courage, and discovering just how special you truly are.

Stories That Help Little Hearts Shine

Heartfelt stories about kindness, courage, and discovering just how special you truly are.

“I am different, but I am not ordinary.”

What Makes This Book Special?

Bertha the Ordinary Chicken is more than a children’s story, it is a gentle reminder that being different can become your greatest strength. Through Bertha’s journey, young readers learn about kindness, self-worth, courage, and the importance of accepting others for who they are.

With a meaningful message for children, parents, grandparents, and teachers alike, Bertha’s story encourages every reader to discover what makes them special.

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The Lantern Keeper

Danna Southwell

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A heartwarming tale of hope, courage and the light that guides us.

$ 14.99

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Whispers of the Meadow

Danna Southwell

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A gentle story about friendship, growth and new beginnings.

$ 13.99

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A Heart Full of Hope

Danna Southwell

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An inspiring journey of resilience, love, and second chances.

$ 15.99

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Beneath the Starlit Sky

Danna Southwell

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A captivating story of dreams, destiny, and the stars above.

$ 14.49

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The Forgotten Leters

Danna Southwell

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A touching tale of memories, letters, and the past.

$ 13.49

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Seasons of the Heart

Danna Southwell

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Celebrate life’s changing seasons and everyday magic.

$ 15.99

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Meet Danna Southwell

Discover the stories, inspiration, and heart behind every book. A personal introduction from the author herself.

Stories Written With Heart

Danna’s writing blends imagination, warmth, and gentle humor with meaningful lessons for young readers. Inspired by her years of teaching children and telling stories to her grandchildren, she creates simple, engaging tales filled with love, laughter, kindness, and memorable characters.

Each story is written to entertain children while leaving them with a message they can carry with them: be kind, believe in yourself, and remember that everyone is special.

Loved by Readers of All Ages

I love chickens and have some of my own. Bertha started out as an outcast, different from her hatchmates. I was sad at first for poor Bertha but she was at the bottom of the pecking order but things turned around at the end and she saved them all.
— Andrea Jones
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Sweet story for kids 2 to 102 emphasizing that looks, size, talents are not the most important qualities one can have but rather a kind & caring & selfless heart. Teaches all the importance of feeling good about yourself & to appreciate your uniqueness!
— John Carl Abines
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Those three words sum up what I think about the book. Each and every one of us has potential, and it’s important that we should never underestimate anybody!
— Brooke F
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Reading the book helps me teach my little ones that we are all born with our own uniqueness, and that it is important to embrace or even celebrate it!
— Rhett D
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If you’ve ever felt overlooked or unappreciated in life like Bertha, then this Children’s book is definitely something to read either with a little one or alone.
— Jenna W
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The book reminds us that kindness goes a long way, because it may be little or small, its power holds a great impact.
— Jordan B
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This is a warm and engaging story that teaches that every person is important and of value! Its hard to find books like this. Loved the illustrations too!
— M. Rrrogers
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are Danna Southwell’s books written for?
Danna’s stories are created especially for children, but their messages of kindness, love, confidence, and acceptance can be meaningful for readers of all ages.
Her grandchildren inspired her love of storytelling. They would choose the characters, and Danna would create stories filled with love, laughter, and a meaningful lesson.
Yes. Bertha’s story is available in Spanish, Italian, German, and Mandarin, helping its message reach families around the world.
Yes. Danna hopes her stories will be enjoyed at home with children and grandchildren, as well as shared in school classrooms and public libraries to encourage kindness, self-worth, and acceptance.

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