Janice Marie Wilson’s New Book
Now Available!
“Eliana, Where Do Thoughts Come From?” is a children’s book about a mermaid’s adventures of discovery and wonder. It answers a very complex question in a charming and thought-provoking story. The pleasing watercolor illustrations make the book fun, irresistible and captivating. It us a timeless story for all ages.
The main character Eliana, is an interesting, whimsical, but relatable figure who makes the reader and listener immediately care about what she is saying.
Additionally, the story teaches us on different levels and in different ways. The rhyming words offer motivating grammar lessons. The story content serves as a launch pad for parents, counselors and teachers to discuss feelings and thoughts. The book is a treasure trove for vocabulary development and the lessons are easily gleaned in an entertaining manner. It serves as a foundation for self-awareness and impowers children by inspiring them to realize they have original thoughts and feelings.
The artwork and illustrations are fun, bold, and memorable. The color and details offer subject matter for further discussion igniting a child’s imagination. Children can envision themselves diving in with the mermaid and making the bright soft brushstrokes.
As the story unfolds children will laugh, ponder, and applaud Eliana’s journey from curiosity to understanding. Children and those who teach them will love “Eliana Where Do Thoughts Come From?”
About the Author
Touched by the amazing miracle of “God’s answered prayer,” and the birth of her first grandchild Eliana, Janice created a magical adventure that feeds a child’s curiosity while teaching self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Three gifts every child needs to live a wondrous life.
While this is her first children’s book, Janice is the creator of many inspirational books and magazine articles. She is a mom, wife, GiGi, yogi actress, dancer, artist, and fairy godmother. You can find more of her life inspired content on her podcast and YouTube channel. As a travel and entertainment critic, she has explored life’s quintessential experiences. Known as the fashion fairy, she loves sharing her expertise on beauty and empowerment with women of all ages. As a former corporate executive, she gives a unique perspective to her writing. She resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, where her purpose is to live a life filled with grace, wisdom, and exuberance that makes you want to dance!
Janice Marie Wilson is available for school visits, readings, workshops, lectures and keynote speeches.
About the Illustrator
Shayda Windle is an artist and illustrator based out of Washington, DC metro who has been drawing since she could pick up a crayon. When Shayda and Janice crossed paths, it was love for children’s literature at first sight. She hopes this book teaches all who read it about the power and importance of mindfulness.
A Reading By Janice
Eliana Moments!
What Others Are Saying
Having served in the Clark County School District for 34 years as a teacher, curriculum consultant, assistant principal, and Elementary School principal, I am happy to review this children’s book.
Ms. Wilson has written a genuinely charming and thought-provoking work for children. She does so through pleasing water colored illustrations, an irresistible and likeable character and a storyline to which, all children can relate.
The main character “Eliana,” is an interesting, whimsical but relatable figure who makes the reader and listener immediately learn to care about her and what she is saying.
Additionally, the story teaches us on different levels in different ways. The rhyming words offer motivating grammar lessons, while the story content serves as a jumping board for parents, counselors and teachers to explore and discuss feelings and thoughts. The book is also a treasure trove for vocabulary development and lessons are easily gleaned from the pages of this book.
The artwork and illustrations in this book are fun and inviting. The colors and details offer up more subject matter for discussion and the imagination of children. Children can see themselves making the bright, yet soft brushstrokes.
Lastly, as the story unfolds, children will laugh, ponder and applaud Eliana’s journey from curiosity to understanding, as the reader does the same.
In my opinion, children and those who teach them will love, “Eliana, Where Do Thoughts Come From?”
Ruby Epps
Retired Teacher, Principal Clark County School District
Caron Evans, Ph.D.
This playful, fun, and entertaining book is perfect for bedtime, use in therapy, or the classroom. Author Janice Wilson brings the tenants of Mindfulness and Meta-Cognition to a child-friendly level in this delightfully illustrated book. A gentle and helpful tool for cultivating self-awareness in children of all ages.
