The Invisible Stone: A Letter to a Powerful Girl
Release date: February 6 2026.
The Invisible Stone: A Letter to a Powerful Girl is a heartfelt, uplifting letter every girl needs when confidence wobbles. In clear, encouraging words, bestselling author Carola Schmidt speaks to the smart, brave go-getter who sometimes meets doubts, fear and hesitation—the “invisible stones” on the road to big dreams. With lovely illustrations by artist Dian Ovieta, this inspiring book reminds readers of their resilience and self-love, showing how to name those hidden obstacles, step over them and keep moving toward the future they deserve. A beautiful message about perseverance and growth mindset, perfect for encouraging girls to trust their path, celebrate small wins and turn every stumble into strength.
Perfect for:
• Girls who need positive affirmations and confidence boosts
• Parents, teachers and counselors seeking a short, powerful read-aloud with gorgeous art
• Classroom lessons on self-esteem, perseverance and mindfulness
• Back-to-school, graduation and birthday gifts
• Ages 6–10 with a message that resonates for older readers too
What readers will find:
• Encouraging, straight-to-the-heart language that builds self-belief
• Practical encouragement for facing self-doubt and perfectionism
• A motivational go-to book to revisit before tests, tryouts, presentations and new challenges
• Warm, expressive illustrations that make every page feel like a hug
Tell me a story, Babushka
“Timely, with relevance to today’s difficult Ukrainian struggle as history is repeated.”
Kirkus Reviews
When a little girl asks her Baba to tell her a story about a princess and a monster, what she hears is so much more — the true tale of her grandmother’s escape from a prisoner of war camp in Siberia to freedom, all with the help of a secret message hidden in a nesting doll. The perfect happily ever after!
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