Sometimes we need hope, and sometimes we give it because we choose to share our joy and SHINE! SHINE is the first book in the BEST OF ME series written by Melanie Joy Harder and illustrated by Sylvia Scott and Amber Boymook. This revised edition of SHINE is the story of a little girl whose joy is shown by her light. The more she shares her light, the bigger and brighter it grows. Then one day, when she isn’t careful, people who want her light, steal it from her. The girl searches for her light everywhere, and just when she is about to give up hope, something amazing happens! This inspirational story is for anyone who needs hope or has brightened the life of someone else with their light. Included in SHINE is a coloring page at the end of the book for the reader to illustrate how they SHINE. We SHINE when we help others, use our talents, are kind to ourselves, when we persevere, show compassion, give hope, move outside our comfort zones, do the right thing when no one is watching, and in a million other ways! Learning to give and receive joy and hope are key to our happiness! SHINE book promotes the value of learning how to be joyful and caring individuals, as well as wise and discerning in whom we trust. It teaches that we receive more in giving than in getting, and that our mental wellness and innocence are things that need protecting. It teaches that we are responsible for our own choices and to recognize the impact that our actions have on others. Joy is that deep happiness inside of us that comes from knowing our purpose in life. We can live without a lot of things in life, but hope is not one of them. SHINE encourages the reader to recognize their own light and understand where it comes from, share it with the people in their sphere of influence, and be willing to receive light and hope from others when they need it. SHINE can be used by educators, parents, and counsellors as a social emotional tool in addressing the below topics: ·developing mental strength ·finding hope ·self-reflection ·self-confidence ·resilience ·joy ·positive self-talk ·sadness / depression ·giving ·health and wellness ·empowerment ·jealousy ·encouragement ·forgiveness ·positive thinking ·finding peace of mind ·dealing with anxiety, stress, and worry ·kindness ·friendship ·being your best ·persistence ·sharing Other books in THE BEST OF ME Book Series by Melanie Joy Harder: The EXTRAORDINARY Girl FREE TO BE ME KEEPING MY POWER SHINE (also available as a dual language book in several languages)