New Children's book can help us all find happiness

New illustrated children’s book ‘Finding Ray’s Key’ by Sam Goddard shows that real happiness is possible - and it’s beautifully simple.

At a time when many parents, carers, and children lead disconnected and digitalised lives, the book offers a gentle reminder of the idea of connection - to ourselves, to others, to nature and the real world around us.

For Author Sam Goddard – Principal of Devon School of Reiki, Stress Management Consultant and Mindfulness practitioner working with adults and children - the message of this, her first book, is simple but offers some valuable universal truths.

She says: ‘Although the book is underpinned by Reiki and Mindfulness teaching, my intention was to create a story with a universal message that can be appreciated by all – young or old. The story’s young protagonist, Ray (who often feels quite blue), asks the question; ‘What is the key to being happy?’ He one day decides to go on a journey to find this key - and is surprised to find that it is ‘within him and all around.

‘Quite simply, my intention is to relay the importance of connection to both self and nature, and to invite the imagination of children to explore what it is that makes them truly happy.’

The book is illustrated by local illustrator Owen Williams of www.akaowenarts.com.

Book reading and signing is on 28th July 2018 at Exeter Library at 11am.

Find out more about the book and campaign - plus downloadable resources at www.findyourkicom

Published July 28th by Filament Publishing
ISBN 978-1-912635-00-9