Written and illustrated by Evelyn Dean
print 978-1-961905-40-5
e-book 978-1-961905-41-2
August 1, 2025 | 54 pages | Ages 8-12 years
Categories: Juvenile fiction | Social themes | Emotions and feelings | Science & nature | Animals
Because sometimes the best teachers have feathers, fur, and roots.
My Earth Journey is a beautifully illustrated picture book that blends emotional healing with the magic of the natural world. When a young girl’s heart is broken by a friend, she escapes to the quiet of a rock garden—and is swept into an unforgettable dreamscape guided by playful otters, a soaring hawk, and a wise hare. Along the way, she discovers the soothing power of plants like lavender and mugwort, and the deep comfort that comes from reconnecting with Earth and its creatures.
Rooted in herbal wisdom and spirit animal symbolism, this gentle, imaginative story offers children a path through sadness and back to joy. It’s a perfect tool for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to nurture emotional resilience, mindfulness, and a deeper love for the natural world.
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“The messages contained in this gorgeously illustrated book are as ancient and wise as the Earth that surrounds us. The young girl’s dream odyssey—with playful otters, a visionary hawk, and a nourishing hare—mends her wounded heart. My Earth Journey provides the room to dream and the room to let the imagination soar. I cannot think of a better story to inspire children today.” —
—Jennifer Elwell Comeau, Certified Forest Therapy Guide and author of The Inside of ME.
“This healed a part of my heart. The illustrations are exquisite. I wish I had this story to read when I was in elementary school.“
—Shri A. Verrill, principal at Sunrise Ecological
“I love this! The story is heartwarming and mystical, and the lovely, authentic artwork evokes the healing elements of nature. I love the accurate yet magical paintings of the plants and animals.“
—Cathy Schillinger, education specialist
This book takes us along with the protagonist on her Earth journey. The issue of fickleness in friendships resonates with readers of all ages. I love how Evelyn uses the girl’s dream to bring in spirit animals, which offer other perspectives. Dreams can be our teachers, helping us solve life’s conundrums if we stay open to them. This book illustrates that concept beautifully, with the girl’s spirit animals showing her the beauty, magic, and abundance of nature.”
—Robin Ellen Brooks, former art teacher
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