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Hope and The Rainbow Umbrella by Rozalind Murray Hope is a kind little mosquito who always sees the good in others. She believes in second chances, gentle words, and helping her friends when they feel caught in their own storms. But sometimes, Hope forgets to save a little kindness for herself. When everyone else's rainclouds start to feel too heavy, Hope tries to hold them all. She flutters from friend to friend, offering comfort, until her own wings grow tired and her heart feels dull. That's when the rainbow umbrella appears - shimmering softly above her, reminding her that even helpers need rest. Under the umbrella's colorful shelter, Hope learns that it's okay to slow down, to breathe, and to refill her light before sharing it again. She discovers that kindness isn't about fixing every storm - it's about shining gently beside it. Hope and The Rainbow Umbrella is a heartwarming picture book about empathy, emotional boundaries, and the balance between caring for others and caring for yourself. Through soft illustrations and rhythmic storytelling, it teaches young readers that rest and compassion are both forms of strength. Part of the Storm Mosquitos series, this story helps children understand emotions through gentle mindfulness and self-compassion. Each mosquito in the series represents a different emotional challenge and the small but powerful ways we can bring calm to chaos. Perfect for ages 4-8, parents, teachers, and counselors will find this story a beautiful tool for emotional awareness, mindfulness practice, and self-kindness. Even the kindest hearts need space to heal and shine again.

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Rozalind Murray is the creator of The Storm Mosquitos series-gentle, emotionally aware stories that help children understand big feelings through small but mighty characters. Each mosquito carries a different emotional energy, showing that even stormy thoughts can lead to brighter days.Based in Busselton, Western Australia, Rozalind combines her lived experience with mental health advocacy and storytelling to inspire empathy, courage, and conversation in young readers.

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