Overview

In her own way, eleven-year-old Rena Whittaker has always been brave. At times, though, her confidence falters, clouded by her fear of being heard when she sings. With gentle encouragement from her neighbor, Eithan, and a little help from her robot dog, Rena discovers that overcoming fear requires action-sometimes beginning with a single out-loud note. This heartwarming story reminds us that when we do our part, combining effort with faith, we grow in courage and confidence while discovering joy along the way.

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Finding Rena's Voice is an outstanding book for children. Through its imaginative text and beautiful illustrations, it encourages self-esteem, emotional growth, prayer, and faith. The book invites children to envision their unique potential to share the things of their hearts, fostering a sense of empowerment and confidence. The themes of faith, hard work, and support are woven throughout the story, helping children understand their journey is full of possibilities. The gentle, affirming language also promotes emotional intelligence, reminding kids they are valued and capable. The illustrations complement the text beautifully, with relatable characters and picturesque scenery. This book is a perfect tool for nurturing social, spiritual, and personal development, making it an excellent choice for home reading or classrooms. Overall, Finding Rena's Voice is a heartfelt and educational book that inspires children to sing the songs of their hearts and have faith that if they do their best, they will receive help to accomplish hard things. -Dakota Anderton, Master of Education, Education Technology, and Curriculum Design Eleven-year-old Rena is afraid to sing. She's surrounded by people who encourage her. However, her fear is real and gets the best of her. A friendly, elderly Jamaican neighbor (Eithan) helps Rena overcome her fear by helping her understand that just praying for help isn't enough. She also needs to take action and do something. Sweet book emphasizing the importance of family, friends, and courage to try. It made me think of my fears related to singing that go back to when I was Rena's age. Eithan's sage advice helps Rena: ""I do my part to help Heavenly Father perform His miracles for me."" -Catherine Schulthies Copper Mountain Middle School Librarian This is a must-read children's book! Don't we all need to overcome fear to become our best selves? Fay masterfully weaves together the essential pieces of the emotional regulation puzzle in this delightful story, filled with vibrant descriptions that bring each page to life. For example, the unwanted emotion of fear becomes more understandable when likened to squishing a spider-a simple, relatable comparison. Simple examples of awareness of our feelings, identifying and reappraising our thoughts, modulating responses, and practicing mindfulness are accurately touched on as components for meaningful change. Ultimately, the story reminds readers that often our emotional responses can be a choice and that the power of prayer is not just in the prayer itself. It is the connection rooted in belief of doing it with God that provides us with peace and hope that gives us the transformative courage to try so each of us can realize our divine potential! -Kristine Jeppesen, Occupational Therapist, MOTR/L Finding Rena's Voice is a wonderful story of an eleven-year-old ""girl child"" who is afraid to sing. With encouragement from her mother, her adorable robot dog, her next-door neighbor Eithan, her singing friend, Harper, and help from prayers to her Heavenly Father, Rena finds the courage to sing loud and clear! Having been in the child education business for most of my career, I have found that positive feedback and encouragement are powerful tools in finding success like Rena did in Finding Rena's Voice. The illustrations in this book are magnificent! This is a story about conquering fear and Rena's success at doing just that! -Thurl Jacobson, retired president, Oxford Learning Source

Author Information

Fay A. Klingler, author and illustrator, is an award-winning creative and technical writer, as well as a sought-after motivational speaker for women's groups and radio and television audiences. Her expertise includes effective grandparenting, successful patterns for life, and betrayal recovery. Sakharam Umrikar is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning illustrator based in India. His wide range of styles makes the stories he illustrates come to life.

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