Adventures of Parakletos: Where It All Began
A Lyrical Read-Aloud Picture Book for Children Ages 3-7
Step into the Land of Love and Acceptance, a magical realm filled with wonder, warmth, and timeless truth. Where It All Began introduces young readers to Parakletos, a vibrant and wise parrot who gently guides young hearts on a tender journey back to the essence of who we are-bathed in the radiant frequency of love.
What Awaits Inside:
- A lyrical narrative that traces our roots-from imagination to identity-reminding us that we all begin in a place of love.
- Celebrates childhood wonder: remember that imaginary friend who felt so real? Parakletos helps children (and grown-ups) rediscover that connection to inner truth and belonging.
- Written in a gentle, melodic style-perfect for bedtime snuggles, classroom read-alouds, or meaningful moments shared between generations.
- Beautifully hand-illustrated by Bonnie Bright of Bright Illustration, a proud member of SCBWI. Each page bursts with whimsy and expressive detail-bringing Parakletos' world to life with joy and heart.
Themes & Takeaways:
- Explores self-discovery, the joy of imaginary friendship, and a sense of spiritual wonder.
- Nurtures emotional growth with themes of love, acceptance, and compassionate connection-fostering empathy in early childhood.
- A perfect fit for inclusive literature collections, and a heartfelt gift for families, educators, and libraries.
Whether shared at bedtime, during circle time, or in quiet reflection, Where It All Began is a luminous, lyrical story that invites readers-young and old-to remember the love at our origin and reconnect with the child within.
Bright, Bonnie: - Bright studied Fine Art at UC Santa Barbara and Illustration at Cal State Long Beach. Shortly after college, she was hired to illustrate backgrounds and animate characters for educational computer games. That launched a fifteen-year, full-time career as a computer game artist. Bright was the original artist and animator of Knowledge Adventure's Jumpstart Educational Game Line. In recent years, as a proud member of the SCBWI, Bright has been fully focused on her career in book illustration, book layout and cover design, and has successfully illustrated more than twenty children's books for self-publishing authors. And, if that's not enough, Bright also offers the following services for small business owners: -Character design and animation-Logo design and animated logos-Brochure layout and design-Social media ads-Banner and flyer designBright makes time to visit elementary schools to read books, followed by lessons in drawing, animation, mural painting and book making. In her spare time, she tends to an organic vegetable and berry garden, paddles, runs, lifts, hikes and plays volleyball.Programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate, Blender, Painter"Life experience and a passion to live a life that matters make me a reliable, hard-working, artist. Please reach out if you would like to work together." https: //www.brightillustrations.com/
Miller, Evangeline Yolee: - Evangeline Yolee is a passionate nurse, singer songwriter, clinical trainer, lifelong learner-and now, a devoted children's book author. Combining her nurturing spirit with creative expression, she channels her childhood love of reading and imaginative exploration into stories that comfort and uplift.Growing up in a military family in Germany exposed her to a wide array of childhood experiences: adjusting to new schools, coping with loss, navigating bullying, and finding inner strength amid change. Inspired by real emotions she witnessed in children during those times, Evangeline writes gentle, imaginative, and accessible stories to help young readers process big feelings in a safe, loving space.Her debut picture book, Adventures of Parakletos: Where It All Began, introduces Parakletos, a colorful and wise parrot, who gently guides the Wee Ones back to the pure, powerful frequency of Love-a foundational journey of identity, belonging, and emotional healing. The story combines lyrical language with meaningful messages, making it both engaging and soothing for young readers.Evangeline now resides in East Tennessee, where she shares her days with fur babies and delights in the local wildlife that frolics across her yard. Her personal motto- "Be kind, never let fear hold you back, and reach for the stars."-reflects her creative ethos and approach to storytelling.
