Turtle Talk: Wisdom for Children of All Ages.

 

This is an exciting new book series by Maggie Reidy, focusing on such topics as compassion, mindfulness, self-regulation skills, respect, and unity. The metaphor of the turtle teaches us the importance of taking care of our homes within our ‘shell’ (bodies, hearts, and minds), as well as our collective environments that we ‘swim in’ (families, circles, communities, and our global home).

 
 

Newest Release in the Series

The newest book in the Turtle Talk Wisdom series is called The Great Global Pause. It follows a wise turtle by the name of Keola, who takes a young child on a magical adventure, teaching lessons of love & respect for the planet, humans and creatures. The narrator of the story is a gender-neutral child of colour. The author hopes that humans of all ages will be able to identify with the way that this child shares their experience of living through the pandemic. The Great Global Pause was written during a time on Earth that has been dark and challenging for the whole planet. Life as we knew it shifted, and all of us have been affected in some way. Maggie has decided to call this time on Earth, ‘The Great Global Pause’. A pause in life as we knew it, is compelling us to reflect on what is most important to us in our lives on Earth.

The Grandmother Turtle’s name in the story is Keola, which means ‘alive’ in her Hawaiian language. Grandmother turtle’s name is fitting for these times because we are all in a powerful time of reflecting on how we want to be alive on earth in a new way that brings more harmony and peace to our experiences; individually and collectively.  In this powerful time of reflection and transformation, I hope that this book can be a guide for families, classrooms, child care centres and circles around the globe. 

 Maggie is available for book readings, book signing events, and facilitation on the themes of transformation, healing, growth, self care , compassion and self regulation that are reflected in the book. Future books in the series will include ‘Turtle Talk Wisdom’ on topics such as compassion, mindfulness, self-regulation skills, respect and unity.

 

Interview about The Great Global Pause

The Great Global Pause Reviews

  • “In our world we need people who are willing to see, reflect and make meaning of our life and relationship in creation.  I am so deeply grateful for Maggie Reidy who has the eyes to see and shares her gift of storytelling, to assist us all to find understanding of this unique time in our history, a Great Global Pause. This book is a gift of wisdom, opening our hearts and eyes as we reconcile, learning together to make meaning of this time in our history.”

    — Rev Beth Walker

  • “The Great Global Pause is a wonderful and needed gift for children and families the world over. Maggie’s heartfelt story offers alternative messages of hope helping people across the lifespan discover meaning, connection, and solace during these times of unprecedented change and uncertainty.  Importantly, her story is a beautiful contribution to an emerging global shift in consciousness, which Thomas Berry refers to as the Ecozoic Era. A future where relationships are characterized by mutually-enhancing human-Earth relations. At a time when so many are suffering, shifting from fear, dominance, and control to love, connection and Being with, is needed more than ever. Thank you, Maggie, for sharing this gift with the world!”

    — David Segal
    MA, RCC, Certified EFT Therapist

  • Maggie Reidy has written a masterpiece for this time of new awakening on the planet.  Written so a child can understand the deeper meaning of Covid 19, in order to see a much greater, broader, more optimistic and positive view, it is a must read for every child.  All of us need to be reminded that there is a silver lining in every cloud. While the news stations shout out the latest statistics of deaths related to COVID, this author brings in another truth. A truth that stands the test of time.  Staying still during The Great Global Pause has brought about new found resilience, peace, love, kindness and creativity […] In its simplicity, the Great Global Pause offers children, big and small, an opportunity to take a deep breath and know, “All Is Well.”

    — Junie Swadron
    Author, Psychotherapist, Writing Coach

  • “The Great Global Pause is more than a book. It's more than a children's story. The author has captured the phenomenal journey that the entire planet has experienced this past year. I have been an educator for over 25 years and a public school principal. I hold a Masters in Education and Counselling, and as a reading specialist I can't wait to get this extraordinary book into the hands of everyone I love. It'll open a new depth of conversation for so many families. This book even offers simple, practical tools for children of all ages and their parents to navigate the big feelings that come up. It's a guidance system that's brilliant and charming, all wrapped up in a powerful magical story. I continue to get tingles and tears each time I read it to my big and little friends in my life”.

    — Catrina Persoon
    MA in International Educational Leadership, Life Coach

  • In the story, The Great Global Pause, the mystical intersects with the divine wisdom and teachings of taking care of ourselves and others. It’s about living on our planet in harmony with nature, animals, and humans. The story creates a space for children to see through the eyes of a wise character, Keola. There is a connection between how we choose to act and BE on Earth, that directly affects us all, with a need for each individual to practice skills, that help us look after our feelings and be responsible for our world. Children will get excitedly lost in the illustrations that invite them to use their imaginations and put themselves right into the story! This story will help our children, families and advocates appreciate the opportunity to reflect about being on Earth at this time, and for years to come.

    — Stephanie Rabbers
    RPC, MFTC, Youth and Family Therapist

The Great Global Pause is now available in stores and on this website.

 

Available through:

  • www.turtletalkwisdom.ca

  • Friesen Press Online Bookstore

  • Amazon

  • Barnes and Nobel

  • Oasis Tea Emporium (West Saanich Road, Victoria B.C.)

  • School House Teacher Supply Store

  • Munros

  • Bolen Books

Upcoming Events

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