In this captivating romp through a whimsical tropical rainforest, author Wendy A. West Pidkaminy allows some very wise creatures to teach two youngsters the benefits of cooperation, team spirit, and helping others bask in the glow of their unique inner wealth, inner strength and greatness. The lesson impacts everyone (inside the story and out) for the better. Based on Howard Glasser's Nurtured Heart Approach, a revolutionary way of reaching children of all ages and stages, Wendy's tale helps parents, teachers and other caregivers master the basics of helping children possess and express: Self control, Recognition and management of their emotions (even the intense ones), A healthy thought life and optimistic perspective, Problem solving skills, character development and so much more... With this book anyone can begin using the principles of the Nurtured Heart Approach immediately and experience the rapid transformation of seeing their children, students or children in their care flourish. "The Nurtured Heart Approach has changed our parenting life and the atmosphere of our entire home by helping us spend our energy affirming the successes of our kids and helping them believe they are capable of making great choices. Wendy teaches with passion, excitement and sincerity and brings hope to the exhausted parents of intense and strong willed children." Juliane Worthington "The Nurtured Heart Approach has changed my life...at home with my children, at work with my staff and clients and even at the grocery store I have embraced it as a way of life and there's no turning back. Wendy taught the first NHA workshop I ever attended and has since shown me her greatness by way of her joyous, spiritual, giving, kind, and genuinely loving nature. If you're wondering what 'Inner Wealth' is, then you MUST meet Wendy " Nicole Semmens "Wendy has taken the Nurtured Heart Approach to another level with her passion for children and her devotion to helping parents succeed in raising rich and self-reliant children. Our children are transforming into secure boys able to speak what is absolutely spectacular about themselves. We are the same parents, with the same hearts for our kids that we had before - just with a different set of tools to use in raising them. Thank you so much Wendy for listening to the call placed on your life. You exude greatness." Craig and Tiffany Dailey "This book is a priceless gift to children and to the adults who love them The tools I have been entrusted with through the Nurtured Heart Approach have been treasured gifts. As I give these gifts away, they return to me abundantly, overflowingly...beyond all I could think or ask. I am so thankful for the clarity, wisdom and grace Wendy has in imparting these truths. I have HOPE again thanks to Wendy." Lisa Neish Wendy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University, Advanced Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach and the Director of Nurturing Life Concepts, LLC. You can reach her, send hertestimonies of transformation and order her books at www.nurturinglifeconcepts.com."