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Luna Heartstrong & the Whimsical Wormhole Paperback – June 12, 2023
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Embrace uncertainty. Trust your journey. Find beauty in the stars.
Guided by Luna's unwavering spirit and fueled by their insatiable sense of adventure, the Brave Explorers encounter a cosmic tear — a shimmering gateway to a whimsical wormhole.
As they sail through, the crew finds themselves in a place filled with swirling colors, dancing shapes, and a jumble of emotions. Anxiety grips their hearts, but they soon discover that this feeling is not their enemy — it's a friend, a warning to keep them safe and alert in the face of uncertainty. With the comforting guidance of a mysterious voice from within the wormhole, Luna and her friends learn to embrace their worries, face their fears, and find strength in unity.
Complete with captivating illustrations, "Luna Heartstrong & the Whimsical Wormhole" is a heartwarming tale that beautifully weaves together themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery. This enchanting story encourages young readers to embrace uncertainty, trust their journey, and find the beauty in the stars that light their way.
Bonus Feature: At the end of this book, you'll find a section called "Talking to Your Child About Anxiety: A Q&A Guide," which was designed to help parents have meaningful conversations with their children about dealing with anxiety. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for raising emotionally intelligent kids!
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- Print length73 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions8.5 x 0.18 x 8.5 inches
- Publication dateJune 12, 2023
- ISBN-101955245304
- ISBN-13978-1955245302
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Meet Luna
The protagonist of the story, Luna has a heart full of dreams and is fascinated by space exploration. She is a shining example of a person who embraces her unique qualities and shares her bright light with the world. She is endlessly curious, and her unwavering optimism allows her to see the good in people and situations, even in the face of adversity.
Luna's kindness and empathy are matched only by her courage and strength of character. She stands up for what she believes in, even if it means going against the crowd, and inspires others to do the same. Luna's unwavering belief in the power of love and positivity to make the world a better place is infectious, and those around her can't help but feel inspired to be their best selves.
Above all, Luna is a beacon of hope, reminding us all that no matter how dark the world may seem at times, there is always a reason to keep pushing forward and never give up on our dreams.

Meet Squeaks
Squeaks may be a small blue alien with a funny face, but don't let his appearance fool you! This pint-sized extraterrestrial is a real powerhouse. With his ability to create energy blasts and manipulate gravity, he's like a tiny superhero in disguise. Despite his high-pitched voice and chirpy communication style, Squeaks is a fearless and devoted member of Luna's crew, willing to face any danger head-on.
Sure, Squeaks may speak a language that only N.O.V.A. can understand, but his magnetic personality and wit are universally understood. From his quick-witted jokes to his impressive powers, Squeaks is always ready to bring a smile to your face.

Meet Maya
Maya the systems engineer is a true constant on the ship, embodying strength, dependability, and confidence in the face of any challenge. Her quick thinking and unflappable demeanor inspire trust and a sense of security among her crewmates. She is a master of her craft, always striving to improve the ship's systems and keep her team safe. Maya's courage and selflessness are unmatched, as she fearlessly protects those around her.
But it's not just Maya's technical skill that sets her apart; her kind and supportive nature makes her a beloved member of the crew. She listens with empathy and shows genuine concern for her friends' well-being, creating a bond of trust and camaraderie that elevates the entire team.
Maya is a true inspiration, a shining example of what it means to be a leader, and a pillar of strength for all who work alongside her.

Meet Jax
With a heart as vast as the cosmos, Jax is the the newest member of the Brave Explorers, bringing boundless courage and compassion to their daring adventures. He is an extraordinary alien of the rarest kind — a captivating blend of friendliness, fur, and fierce bravery.
Beneath Jax's soft and furry exterior lies an indomitable spirit, ready to face any challenge that comes his way. His paws are swift and agile, equipped with an otherworldly strength that never falters. But Jax's true power lies not only in his physical prowess but in the depth of his kindness and empathy.
As a warrior of the heart, Jax understands that battles are not won solely through might, but through understanding and compassion. With every encounter, Jax seeks to bridge the gap between species, spreading harmony and unity among the stars. His words and actions resonate with a warmth that could rival the gentle glow of distant galaxies.

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Inside the Book...
"Like a shooting star's flash, it raced and gleamed, as chaos outside became a wild dream."
"The Universe reminds us we can't control it all, but trust in the journey — it won't let you fall."
"Though the journey is long, together we'll soar. Through stars, my friends, I feel stronger than before."


Product details
- Publisher : Booksmith Publishing (June 12, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 73 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1955245304
- ISBN-13 : 978-1955245302
- Reading age : 4 - 10 years, from customers
- Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.18 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,583,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,719 in Children's Aeronautics & Space Books (Books)
- #10,185 in Children's Science Fiction Books (Books)
- #77,451 in Children's Literature (Books)
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About the author

Lyra Brave is a children's author and illustrator who specializes in books that help young readers navigate difficult emotions with bravery and resilience. With a background in psychology and a passion for storytelling, Lyra has authored and illustrated a series of books that span across the galaxy, helping children explore their emotions in a fun and engaging way.
Lyra's books have been praised for their relatable characters, imaginative settings, and insightful messages. Her unique ability to blend creative storytelling with thoughtful perspective has allowed her to craft stories that not only entertain, but also educate and inspire.
In addition to writing and illustrating, Lyra enjoys stargazing, mountaineering, and creating art. She currently lives in Salt Lake City with her partner, John, and their cat, Scoot.
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Customers praise the book's beautiful illustrations and dynamic art style, while appreciating how it weaves lessons on managing anxiety into a magical narrative. Customers find it a great book to read to children, with a multilayered story and poetry-filled prose. They like the character development, with one review noting how cute characters demonstrate a supportive relationship, and another highlighting the Q&A guides at the back of the book.
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Customers appreciate the book's beautiful and colorful illustrations, with one customer noting its dynamic art style.
"...And WOW! The illustrations are so beautifully done that I would love to have some framed LOL...." Read more
"...This book is exquisite simply as art… and the images can act as a bridge to discussing your children’s emotions and feelings with them in a way that..." Read more
"...The illustrations are a stunning backdrop to the story...." Read more
"This author's illustrations are outstanding. The story and plot in this book show improvement over some of her other works...." Read more
Customers appreciate how the book weaves lessons on managing anxiety into a magical narrative, with one customer highlighting its heartwarming and comforting approach.
"...at the end where there is a guide for parents to engage and discuss anxiety with kids. It’s so heartwarming! My family loves this book at bedtime...." Read more
"...adventures through the wormhole, is the underlying message of managing anxiety and stress as a young person...." Read more
"...Lyra does an incredible job of weaving lessons on managing anxiety into magical, poetry-filled prose, helping each character reach the other side..." Read more
"...I love how the author frames anxiety as a useful tool, and how to manage it when it gets out of control...." Read more
Customers find this book engaging for children, with one mentioning it's a great addition to children's literature and another noting that children enjoy looking at the pictures for extended periods.
"...Not only is the story entertaining, but it is also educational and gives great examples for kids to help them understand and cope with anxiety...." Read more
"...At the end of the book, there’s also important talking points to discuss with your children, which gives them a chance to express their feelings and..." Read more
"...The main focus of this book is anxiety. It includes discussion questions at the end...." Read more
"...with her eccentric little friends and always contain important lessons about socialization or personal problems with an end section about how to use..." Read more
Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as sweet and multilayered, with one customer noting how the page-to-page flow enhances the tale.
"...Not only is the story entertaining, but it is also educational and gives great examples for kids to help them understand and cope with anxiety...." Read more
"Lyra Brave has crafted a multilayered story that weaves words and art into a beautiful tapestry...." Read more
"...This narrative has many levels and is beautifully woven together through words and pictures...." Read more
"The art is mesmerizing and astounding. The story is sweet and inspirational. A great addition to your children's books in your home library...." Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the characters demonstrate a supportive relationship, while another notes the funny faces of the characters.
"...The cute characters demonstrate a supportive relationship with each other as they tackle something new and unfamiliar...." Read more
"...What Lyra has brilliantly done is create cosmic mysteries into characters: a wormhole like the twisted knots of anxiety that our friends on the ship..." Read more
"...I loved the illustrations with the colors and funny faces of the characters...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's exploratory nature, with one mentioning the helpful Q&A guides at the back.
"...Self-discovery, courage, and friendship are some of the themes that I see...." Read more
"...There are Q&A guides at the back of the book to help continue the conversation with your kiddo afterwards that's also wonderful!..." Read more
"...Not just visual, conceptional, but exploratory A true treat for any wanderer, old or young!" Read more
Customers appreciate the poetry in the book, with one noting how the words and pictures are beautifully woven together.
"...job of weaving lessons on managing anxiety into magical, poetry-filled prose, helping each character reach the other side with a smile on their face...." Read more
"...The artwork is amazing, and the poetic prose is engaging. The author is a visual and literary artist." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023The kids loved this book! I read it to them and they asked me to read it again! And WOW! The illustrations are so beautifully done that I would love to have some framed LOL. Not only is the story entertaining, but it is also educational and gives great examples for kids to help them understand and cope with anxiety. Self-discovery, courage, and friendship are some of the themes that I see. And a favorite part is at the end where there is a guide for parents to engage and discuss anxiety with kids. It’s so heartwarming! My family loves this book at bedtime. I will definitely be buying more as gifts for the upcoming holidays.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023My 12-year-old proclaimed that she was too old to read about Luna Heartstrong and her adventures. But I lured her in with the exquisite illustrations. There were so many beautiful images that it was hard to pick our favorites! Running under the story of Luna and her courageous crew and their adventures through the wormhole, is the underlying message of managing anxiety and stress as a young person. It was so beautifully explained and with such comforting advice.
At the end of the book, there’s also important talking points to discuss with your children, which gives them a chance to express their feelings and work through them. This book is exquisite simply as art… and the images can act as a bridge to discussing your children’s emotions and feelings with them in a way that feels organic and not forced. This is very special experience .💕
My 12-year-old proclaimed that she was too old to read about Luna Heartstrong and her adventures. But I lured her in with the exquisite illustrations. There were so many beautiful images that it was hard to pick our favorites! Running under the story of Luna and her courageous crew and their adventures through the wormhole, is the underlying message of managing anxiety and stress as a young person. It was so beautifully explained and with such comforting advice.
At the end of the book, there’s also important talking points to discuss with your children, which gives them a chance to express their feelings and work through them. This book is exquisite simply as art… and the images can act as a bridge to discussing your children’s emotions and feelings with them in a way that feels organic and not forced. This is very special experience .💕
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023If you didn't follow the books in order it's difficult to figure out who the characters are. If you can push that aside, this book is still beautiful. It does a great job of explaining what is anxiety and how to deal with it. The bonus of q & a at the end for parents is helpful.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023Lyra's latest addition to her Luna Heartstrong series is absolutely delightful! In the Whimsical Wormhole, Luna and her friends have an exciting trip through a wormhole where they learn how to manage their anxiety in an unknown environment. Lyra does an incredible job of weaving lessons on managing anxiety into magical, poetry-filled prose, helping each character reach the other side with a smile on their face. The illustrations are a stunning backdrop to the story.
I absolutely love Lyra's mission of teaching kids how to work through their emotions - it couldn't come at a more important time. Parents can use the lesson in the plot and the guide in the back to help their kids understand what they are feeling and learn how to manage it effectively. It's so important to have these conversations early with kids!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023This author's illustrations are outstanding. The story and plot in this book show improvement over some of her other works. The cute characters demonstrate a supportive relationship with each other as they tackle something new and unfamiliar. The main focus of this book is anxiety. It includes discussion questions at the end. This book may be very useful for a councilor to keep at her office or simply to keep at home and use as a point of discussion which children are fearful about something new.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023The Luna Heartstrong books are some of the most imaginative and well designed children's books I have encountered. Artfully illustrated in a kaleidoscopic., paper-cut-like style, the books depict Luna's adventures in the galaxy with her eccentric little friends and always contain important lessons about socialization or personal problems with an end section about how to use the book to talk to your kid. In this book, the adventure is a wormhole that becomes a gateway to whimsy, and the problem is anxiety. Highly recommended.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023I have been reading these with my 8-year-old daughter, who is a huge Luna Heartstrong fan. I think this one is our favorite! Each book focuses on how to deal with our emotions in various circumstances and this one is about anxiety. I love how the author frames anxiety as a useful tool, and how to manage it when it gets out of control. There are Q&A guides at the back of the book to help continue the conversation with your kiddo afterwards that's also wonderful! We've had some good talks over these books, and can't recommend them highly enough!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023Kindle Unlimited review. This rhymed story is the third book in the Luna Heartstrong & the Brave Explorers of Deep Space series. It continues the cosmic adventures of Luna Heartstring and her crew (N.O.V.A. Squeaks, Maya, and Jax) traveling through space. Who caused a “cosmic tear in the fabric of space” they witnessed? Venture into the wormhole and find out. Find out in this space epic targeted for 6-8 year-olds written and illustrated by By Lyra Brave.
There are ten story specific and 10 questions and 10 anxiety specific questions at the end to aid parents in discussions with their children. This Q&A is an excellent opportunity to reinforce lessons from the story.
4.0 out of 5 starsKindle Unlimited review. This rhymed story is the third book in the Luna Heartstrong & the Brave Explorers of Deep Space series. It continues the cosmic adventures of Luna Heartstring and her crew (N.O.V.A. Squeaks, Maya, and Jax) traveling through space. Who caused a “cosmic tear in the fabric of space” they witnessed? Venture into the wormhole and find out. Find out in this space epic targeted for 6-8 year-olds written and illustrated by By Lyra Brave.Perfect bedtime story to discuss anxiety with children
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
There are ten story specific and 10 questions and 10 anxiety specific questions at the end to aid parents in discussions with their children. This Q&A is an excellent opportunity to reinforce lessons from the story.
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- Uncle TedReviewed in Germany on August 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons of the wormhole: How to fight anxiety
In this third episode of the adventures of Luna and her cuddly friends in space, they discover and promptly enter a wormhole (parents should be prepared to answer questions!), which takes them to … where? Read the book – in end, you will see where it leads!
But more importantly, along the way, the whimsical, wise and wonderful wormhole gives them – using a mysterious voice out of nowhere – counsel on how to fight anxiety (among other things: express your feelings, rely on your friends). What a wise wormhole!
This book (the the entire series of books) is a beautiful science-fiction adventure for young children that teaches principles of science as well as psychological methods of coping with the pressures of daily life.
A science fiction adventure for small children is unusual, and the science featured in every episode is a great opportunity to get kids, especially girls, interesting in science.
Also, the illustrations are breathtaking.
- MathewReviewed in India on August 3, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars A good children's Book
The book is an excellent children's adventure that takes young readers on a thrilling journey through space. The description of the spacecraft entering the wormhole is particularly captivating, with stars and lights forming a mesmerizing backdrop as the spaceship soars.
Beyond the excitement of the space adventure, the author skillfully addresses emotional issues such as anxiety, using the scenes to connect with young readers. The included Q&A guide further assists in managing and discussing anxiety in children, making the book an entertaining read and a valuable resource for parents and educators alike.
- Valerie AndrewsReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars book three, it delves a little deeper
BOOK THREE DELVES A LITTLE DEEPER. In this, the third book of the 'Luna Heartstrong' series, we follow Luna and her comrades straight into the wormhole. At first it's exciting, but the happy travellers soon realise they might be out of their depth. Literally. Panic sets in. But with the beautiful verse and images, the reader is helped to understand anxiety - what it is, what it feels like, and how normal a feeling it is when faced with uncertainty. Young readers are introduced to the idea that by accepting anxiety (not denying it) they have a better chance of understanding why they might be feeling that way, and allow their intuition to guide them through the feeling. Of course, this is what Luna and her comrades do and they soon find themselves through the wormhole feeling ready for their next adventure. I highly recommend these books to children. And to adults who want a refresher course on dealing with their emotions.