The Brave Little Puffer Fish: Authenticity for Children
/CA$22.00 • US$17.82 — Author Reading available in full for Patreon Members, Here.
This is my first self-published book and my first published children’s book as well. Near and dear to my heart, because this one was wholly inspired by my little girl. An invitation to both parents and children ages 3-7+ to remember that we are each whole and fine as we are in this moment. May you be inspired to authenticity, self-acceptance and self-love that overflows.
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Description:
"Have you ever seen a puffer fish? If you do not see it puff up, you may not even know that you are looking at a puffer fish. Imagine what it must be like, then, if you are a puffer fish who cannot puff up. Sigh.
Join this brave little puffer fish in discovering that it is not just okay to be different, but that maybe this difference—being a puffer fish who cannot puff up—is exactly what can sometimes save the day.
Who knows who else we will meet on this adventure."
This soft-cover 8.5"x8.5" illustrated storybook is for children ages 3-7, but for anyone who fancies a light read that inspires self-acceptance, authenticity and the hero within.
Many thanks to the Montréal Gazette photo coverage at my first Book Signing on December 18, 2021 and the promotion of my first public reading on April 10, 2022.
Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Be yourself, even when you you aren’t confident!
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2021
“This beautiful book sends an important message about authenticity to children: Did you ever try to hide a perceived weakness, or something your didn’t feel confident about? This book shows children (and their parents) that sometimes what we think is a fault about ourselves can, in fact, be a strength. We are all different, and just like the little puffer fish, we need to be brave enough to embrace all that we are, without judgement, and be ourselves. Amidst the hectic hustle and bustle of our lives, we give children many directives, and should remember to add the loving, accepting “be yourself” at the top of the list.”
— Happy Shopper (verified purchase)
I love your story
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2021
"I love your story!! Such a wonderful message and I really Love your choice of main character."
— Sophie (verified purchase)
Sweet story about how your quirks make you special
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2021
“This is a beautiful story about how our differences make us special and can actually help others get out of trouble. This book teaches kids to accept their own quirks and see the beauty in the differences of others.”
— Joanna (verified purchase)
Just what kids need right now!
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2021
“The story of Puff provides such a great role model and inspiration for children at any time. But now more than ever, children need to know that they are special and powerful, just as they are.”
— Marcia (verified purchase)
Great message about authenticity and bravery!
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2021
“This was a wonderful little story that highlights the importance of our differences. It shows us that it's important to take risks and face our fears in a child friendly story with our cute and brave little puffer fish leading the way.”
— Tanya D. (verified purchase)
Great for little minds
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
“Great for little minds. Helps foster gentle constructive conversations in discovering and connecting authenticity in a mindful way.”
— Kimberly (verified purchase)
Amazing book for little ones
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2022
I bought this book for my 6 year old daughter. Both her and I absolutely love it. I love that the story is simple and very interesting for kids, and has such a beautiful message about being true to oneself; one of the most important lessons I try to teach my daughter in everything we do.. to me, the best part was how being authentic doesn't need approval or applause from others.
— Naz (verified purchase)
Brilliant and from the heart! Great read for the littles!
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2022
Such an important lesson for littles!! Thank you for this!
— Candice Gransaull (verified purchase)
Cute story, Great Message
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2022
My kids enjoyed reading this cute story. It has an important message that all kids need to hear. Teaching authenticity is so important.
— CustomerAmazon (verified purchase)
Great read for all ages
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2022
Love the message and the illustrations!
— Sue Anna Jaikaran (verified purchase)
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Nikitha Mills (verified purchase)
The Little Puffer Fish is comfortable with who he is.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 28, 2023
“I love this book and so did the children to whom I gifted them. A gentle book that shows that it’s okay to be you. Children need to have this kind of reinforcement daily and this book handles it really well.”
— Kindle Customer (verified purchase)
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November 24th—the first of those three books is here, just in time to make great gifts! “The Brave Little Puffer Fish — Authenticity for Children” is the first of two (2) children’s storybooks I have had in the wings. I’m so excited to share this one with you! The second one, on mindfulness (Reindeer), and my first solo non-fiction publication, a short version of my deeper book on Authenticity for Gentle Resilience, should be next, if the wind blows that way. Thank you for all of your support, to-date!
Many thanks to Melissa-Jane (Fogarty) Nguyen—my editor—on “The Brave Little Puffer Fish — Authenticity for Children”! This story, and the other one on reindeer, were written before my commitment to stories starting with "thankful for the miracles that got me here" to "imagine what's possible, now, if I received those miracles". Still, you can begin to feel the energy shift. I'll keep you posted on when I launch officially.
Self-acceptance, individual sovereignty, self-love and self-care speak to me as an introvert and direct my approach to writing and story-telling. I truly believe that self love overflows, and self-care overflows, and that if we want a better world, it starts with—and focuses on self—so that you’re not trying to direct or control others, but simply inspire them to be more fully themselves, as you are more fully yourself.
Wherever this finds you, may you be inspired to release what's not allowing you to be free, in each moment.
P.S. Open to more ethical platform alternatives to Amazon, that offers a similar service to authors. 💖
About the Author
Crystal-Marie Sealy, MBA, is a dedicated mom, two-time bestselling author and keynote speaker. Crystal-Marie's books and anthologies include:
• "Edmus and Ferdmus Leave Home: Mindfulness for Children", was her first written, second self-published book (March 2023).
• "The Brave Little Puffer Fish: Authenticity for Children", was her first self-published book (November 2021).
• The Women Speakers Association's "Voices of the 21st Century: Powerful, Passionate Women Who Make a Difference" was her second #1 Amazon best-selling chapter (May 2020).
• “DYNAMO Diaries Volume 1: Success Secrets of 21 Shining Stars” was her first #1 Amazon best-selling chapter (August 2015).
She genuinely hopes that her books inspire readers to always honour their true voices, embracing what resonates and releasing all that does not.
Crystal-Marie is honestly Mom first. Focused on respectful, responsive, gentle attachment parenting - living through the deep connection, love, lessons and growth of it - she shares her experiences and great finds in support of parents seeking like minds on this journey.
As an author, inspired by her daughter and her own growth and life experiences, she intends to continue writing inspirational publications and children's fiction stories around mindfulness, authenticity and the feminine. Crystal-Marie's values of authenticity, self-acceptance, intuition and individual sovereignty, as the path to global well-being, permeate her books and blog posts. Stay tuned for what's next!
As a speaker, Crystal-Marie's main keynote "Authenticity for Gentle Resilience" invites authenticity through self-acceptance, intuition and individual sovereignty. Until 2020, she also gave business talks inviting mindful entrepreneurship through pricing, process and feasible schedules. While she was thrown into speaking in 2004, it wasn't until creating her own workshops in 2014 that she truly embraced the field. Crystal-Marie has spoken at over 35 public events. Clients included Iler Campbell's Tools Conference 2015, Bank of Montreal (BMO), GroYourBiz™ Advisory Boards, multiple Toronto Public Libraries, DivaGirl Conference 2016, Company of Women, Canadian Small Business Women and more.
Prior to 2020, Crystal-Marie was also a mindful strategy consultant, and president and founder of Crystal-Marie Sealy—previously Successiory (2011-2019)—Crystal-Marie's signature strategy framework, "Mindful Entrepreneurship for Mindful Affluence™", empowers premium service professionals to create businesses they can truly thrive in. A career that began in 2001, across environmental consulting, teaching English, higher education and business strategy consulting, lead her to start her business mid-MBA in 2009, serving both large and small clients, including the Ontario Ministry of Government Services (MGS), the Bank of Montreal (BMO), Iler Campbell law firm and the GroYourBiz™ Advisory Board.
On a more personal note, Crystal-Marie also performed as a modern, jazz and latin dancer for 27 years. Today, she lives with her precious daughter in beautiful Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Learn more about Crystal-Marie at www.crystalmariesealy.com
