Well 2010 has commenced with such a huge energy burst - We've an influx of new books coming out this year...10 titles to be exact, new website, new offices being built etc.  As per usual this e-newsletter has some wonderful questions  that have been requested from you - IE. What is Spirit, Spiritual, Spirituality?

Also great news - our books are now available in United Kingdom /United States/ Canada. Once again our thanks to all the Earth Angels out there spreading the word for Pick-a-WooWoo

If we can guide them from an early age, then they won't need to be middle age to know that the answers come from within!

Artwork by talented artist Carolyn Maree Rose

IMPORTANT NOTICE...

Our website has had a complete upgrade allowing individuals to purchase our titles from all over the world. We are sorry for any inconvenience,  but as part of this process when you next order from our website (or you can do it now) you will need to update your information - even lucky dip entrants.

Update Your Password - or create a password -  this will allow access to your account details

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Inspiring Articles

What is Spirit, Spiritual, Spirituality by Shirley MacLaine

We couldn't express it any better than the wonderful Shirley MacLaine. She has personally given us permission to use this explanation on our website...what a wonderful spiritual teacher and pioneer she is.

What comes to mind when you say the word spiritual?
The answers to this question are sure to be diverse. Some may identify the word with religion; others with the New Age movement, still others relate it to nature. Some may see a sunrise in their mind and some may see nothing at all and instead feel a direct connection to Creation.

Everyone has a different symbolic picture that comes to their mind's eye when they hear the word. The variance of these individualistic references is based on the belief process we were taught as children and our life experiences. Sometimes a new reference may be stronger than an older reference and the belief structure and the identification changes. Sometimes the identification with the word spiritual remains throughout life.

Beneath all of this identification that we have to have in order to exist in this third-dimensional plane, is the actual essence of the word. Webster defines spiritual as, "of the spirit or the soul, as distinguished from the body." We know the body. The body is solid and tangible. We know the mind and pride ourselves on being able to learn, to think and to rationalize.

But do we really know the spirit that exists within each and every one of us? It generally can't be seen or physically touched. It can't be tasted. It doesn't smell and can't be audibly heard. It can't tell time or compute a mathematical problem. It doesn't resonate to any of the labels we use to recognize the things around us. So what is it?

The spirit is the direct connection to the Divine. It is the cohesive sum and substance of who and what we really are; an energy that is harmonious with the Creator. It doesn't require a three-dimensional descriptive identification as the totality of it's unseen dynamics can be seen everywhere, in everything. Without the spirit, the physical and the mental would have no reason to exist as neither would be whole. Click to read further.

The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents - Children's Version.

Children need simple language to understand the principles. There are two versions of The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents: for adults and children. Here is the Children's Version.

• First Law: Everything is possible.

• Second Law: If you want to get something, give it.

• Third Law: When you make a choice, you change the future.

• Fourth Law: Don't say no - go with the flow.

• Fifth Law: Every time you wish or want, you plant a seed.

• Sixth Law: Enjoy the journey.

• Seventh Law: You are here for a reason.

Aren't these what parents need to teach the children (and also constantly remind ourselves). Deepak Chopra's book '7 Spiritual Laws for Parents' stresses that if a child who has not learned to look for meaning in simple ways (such as teaching the kids about the seven spiritual laws from young) will one day have to try to find a purpose in life under much more difficult circumstances. Usually we postpone our search until our late teens or early twenties.

Every day there are three things you can do with your children to teach a particular spiritual law.  For example Saturday is the day of "Dharma." Today you tell your children, "You are here for a reason."

On this day, you can do the following with your children:
1. Ask each one, "Where are you right now?"
2. Encourage their unique talents and abilities.
3. Invite them to perform an act of service.

Of course, the book has a more detailed day-by-day program for the family - coupled with extremely clear explanation on certain subjects.

7 Spiritual Laws for Parents is our featured book this month and we have 20 copies available. BUY BOOK 

How WooWoo Are You?

This test is just a bit of fun ... We thought we would all be 100% Woo Woo's  - hmmmm some of us were quite surprised .

Most people believe in things that are unexplainable. Do you believe in ghosts? Sure, most people do. But what about vampires, or the Bermuda Triangle? The degree to which you're willing to believe in these phenomena indicates how "Woo Woo" you are.

Now, take the quiz to discover just how WooWoo are you. This quiz is brought to you by the folks who created the Woo Woo scale. After you're done, visit the home site of the Woo Woo scale to learn more about the world of WooWoo. Click Here

Created by: Kristopher LaGreca of LaGreca Arts

Pick-a-WooWoo Blog Apology

We'll bring you our latest Blog in the next newsletter as we are revising our Blog Web Station. Thanks for your patience.

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Recommended Reading

Pick-a-WooWoo Pre- Release Offers and Suggested Spiritual Parenting Book

There are 10 new titles being printed this year so we will have much to share with you in the coming months  - all very exciting.

PRE RELEASE TITLES

Pick-a-WooWoo: Robbie the Butterfly - An enlightening story of transformation

Robbie, a young caterpillar, dreams of one day transforming into a butterfly. The trouble is, the caterpillar world sadly no longer believes in the transformation journey.

Robbie soon discovers that by living his life to the full, the lost art of transformation is found. By living fully in the moment Robbie slowly transforms into a most magnificent butterfly. Robbie gladly shares this secret knowledge with all his friends and one day something miraculous happens. Author Robert Larson / Illustrations Aaron Pocock.

CLICK TO PRE-PURCHASE  - $16.95AUS - delivered in June (Printed in US) - US / UK  residents will be able to purchase direct from Amazon

The orange covers depict a age range in the Pick-a-WooWoo series of 'Read Together 5-11 / Read Alone 7-11 years'

Pick-a-WooWoo: KC The Conscious Camel - A furry jaunt to peace and contentment

KC the CONSCIOUS CAMEL is a story of being conscious of your own emotions and of employing spirituality and personal power to be the best that you can be. The dromedary in question is a very evolved young camel who knows the strength of his own conscious choices. KC shares this knowledge with his friends on the first day of school at Bonbon Elementary.

When K.C.'s dear friend, Sticky the Pig, is ridiculed by the class bully, Ginger the Red Fox, for an unfortunate mud puddle incident, KC shares with Sticky the tools to owning an emotion and then moving beyond it.  Read More ... Author Suzanne McRae / Illustrations Alexander Mortimer

CLICK TO PRE-PURCHASE (At discounted pre-release price $13.95 AUS delivered in June) US / UK residents will be able to purchase direct from Amazon

The orange covers depict a age range in the Pick-a-WooWoo series of 'Read Together 5-11 / Read Alone 7-11 years'

Pick-a-WooWoo: Oceans Calling - An enlightening journey to the lost city of Atlantis.

Filled with the ancient knowledge of colour and crystal healing, this beautifully illustrated story follows the journey of a young girl who meets blue dolphins and a magical mermaid. Deep beneath the waves, they find a hidden city where they discover a secret which helps them to heal the ocean. Both children and adults will want to immerse themselves in this timeless underwater adventure.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-PURCHASE (at a discounted pre-release price $13.95AUS delivered in June) US / UK residents will be able to purchase direct from Amazon

The blue covers depict a age range in the Pick-a-WooWoo series of 'Read Together 4 - 9 / Read Alone 6 - 9'

Melvyn Mouse Series (2 E-Books for FREE)

All in all, the three books cover the Life's journey regarding Love, compassion, giving up judgement, forgiveness, healing, life death and beyond.

‘A gentle, yet soulful approach to storytelling. Definitely easy reading and spiritual enlightenment for all ages'

Pick-a-WooWoo: A Child Called Indigo - Follow your heart , you are unique!

This delightful book, engaging young ones with its simple text and colourful graphics, depicts some of the varied traits often shown by those children described as 'Indigo'.

The overall message being, that it is OK to be 'different' from others...We should all shine with our own uniqueness and 'light'

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE $16.95AUS

Pick-a-WooWoo Young Reader (green covers) - 'Read Together 3 - 6 / Read Alone 5-6'

7 Spiritual Laws for Parents

It's hard to find a book on spiritual parenting that can be used by any parent of any faith. A book that can be applied universally regardless of religion.

But one book really stands out and it's The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents by Deepak Chopra.

If you think you will be put off or intimidated by self-help jargon in this 160+-page book, you are safe. This book is easy to read and easy to understand and it is a relatively quick read.

This is a great book to help parents to raise happy, successful and spiritual children whilst balancing up the thirst for material possessions. If you are a self help junkie, there's nothing new in this book and you might have read it before. But what makes this book different is it contains a section on how parents can teach children the seven spiritual laws.

Pick-a-WooWoo have 20 titles of this book for sale at less than Buy Book

Click Cover to Purchase any of these new titles (late 2009)

Donations

Our books are donated to various organisations throughout the year ...(including Children's Hospitals etc)...but we are particularly proud that they have found there way to a school in Thailand - BANPLAENGKRATIN STUDENTS AGE 4-12 YEARS OLD . Our thanks go to Phil Armener for not only setting up the school for underprivileged children but also for supplying them with our Pick-a-WooWoo books. We hear they thoroughly enjoyed them.

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Wonderful Website of the Month

An introduction to Star Children by Daniel Jacob

This web page is part of a website called NamasteCafe and you could spend hours surfing this site. The best link to start from though we felt is HERE

"The newspapers and magazines have nicknamed them "Generation X." The television commentators have called them "hard to read, even harder to understand." These are the offspring of that incredible genetic explosion of angst and wonder, the Baby Boomers. These are also the ones who will carry us through the end of time and space.

It has been predicted (by several) that, on or near December 22, 2012, all time (as we know it) will stop. The Mayan Calendar will be complete, and something brand new will begin. Some like to believe that it will be eternity. In these next 15 years, our people and our planet will be making preparations for our Graduation Day. Of course,
*everyone* has been invited. By then, everyone will surely be here.

There are no new souls being born into this universe. However, old souls are coming in thundering hordes. Spirit speaks these ideas to us, of course, in a linear sense. In a Multiversal sense, we've always been here and we always will be. But in a past-present-future kind of way.......every one of us is involved in a sort of "historic unfoldment."

Since about 1973, there are no children anymore. There are only "little people." They are old, old souls who pretend they are young, impressionable babes. In one moment, a child may seem utterly weak and dependent, and in the next moment, he will inform his startled parents exactly what he did and where he (and they!) lived in a last life.
Often, he'll do it off-handedly, without blinking, and then scurry off to watch television.

TO READ MORE CLICK HERE

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Freebies, Competitions and Offers

WIN a copy of  2010 July Release titles (4-5 books)

To win a copy of 'KC the Conscious Camel / Angel Steps / Oceans Calling / A Little Sparkle in Me / Robbie the Butterfly (US only) - Just Email Us and tell us why you love the Pick-a-WooWoo books... Just Email Us (We will draw 3 winners and advise by email and publish also in next newsletter)

1. Free Meditation Downloads for Children

   The Meditation Society of Australia.
   Introducing meditation to your children is the best gift you can give, as it means their life will be so much happier and easier when they have an understanding of their own heart and soul. Nothing can harm a meditator who is one with the universe!
   Click for Website
   

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2. FREE E-Books - Boo Hoo the Friendly Ghost and Melvyn Mouse Series
   

   Many of our newsletter readers and customers have loved this page of free E-books ....you just need to download a very small piece of software and you have a flipping book on your computer to read and play with the kids.
   Click for FREE E-Books
   

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Lucky Dip Winners

Congratulations to the following winners of the January-February Lucky Dip Draw.

- Julia Boyle of Bridgetown Western Australia

- Marcia De Groot - Queensland Australia

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Media Exposure

'Teen illustrator show it's a small world after all"

Our sincere thanks to Gabriel and Sarah Evans who were able to create some wonderful publicity for Gabriel as illustrator and Pick-a-WooWoo Publishers.  To read publicity Go Here .

If any of our newsletter friends have some media contacts that they are willing to share then we would be very grateful. As you can imagine, networking with like minded individuals makes our task of bringing 'spirituality to children' so much easier. Our spiritual books and the books of others are one small step in helping with a child's body, mind, spirit connection. What can you do to assist? Email us.

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Testimonials

Pickawoowoo children's spiritual learners are a great starter set of book for children and parents alike. Wonderfully illustrated with very positive messages and enlightenment coming from the whole series. Written by a local Western Australian author these really are worth taking a look through. What I like so much about these books and sets these apart from so many others I have read is how they can involve the whole family, parents can read along and help with a child's understanding of what can be a confusing and complex subject especially for children. I recommend these whole heartedly. Anthony Grzelka (One of Australia's most recognised Spiritual Mediums)

I received the books I ordered for my grand-daughter Erika & very quickly too! You sent me the free 'My Angel's Advice' book which is a lovely bonus. I was pleasantly surprised to see you had sent me another copy of this special book & I would like to say 'Thank You', I greatly appreciate your generosity. I intend to keep this copy for my next grand-child. I hope after seeing the article in the Body&Soul/Sunday Telegraph, many more people will be open to understanding the wonders these books explore. Though I feel this is already happening. Small to start, but with time it will grow. This life-time on Earth has us all on a journey of great change, as to how we embrace it will be the key to how far we travel.
Joy Love and Peace. Julie Cairns

We hope you enjoyed our first newsletter for 2010.

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