Books (LENNY COLLECTION: INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATIONAL)
In this little tale, readers are introduced to the power of intuition and encouraged to trust their own inner instincts.
When Harrie Hippo suggests walking the wrong way home, Lenny’s stomach starts to feel sick. Lenny ignores the feeling and embarks on the journey anyway. What was meant to be a quick walk home quickly transforms into a harrowing and unsettling night. When her friend Oli the Owl appears the next day, Lenny begins to unravel the significance of gut feelings, learning to tune in to the messages her stomach is really trying to convey.
Join Lenny and the gang for this suspenseful adventure, where laughter and self-discovery await!
A delightful introduction to the impact of a positive mindset.
Lately, Lenny has been feeling a little blue. She’s been isolating herself and avoiding friends. Luckily, her wise friend Oli the Owl appears with some insightful suggestions, helping Lenny to understand the power and impact of positive self-talk. Inspired, Lenny learns to transform her mindset and immerse herself back into life.
Accompanied by an empowering free resource, ‘Decorate Your Mind - Activity Book’, which helps children discover tools to reframe and shift their own mindsets, to embrace a more optimistic outlook.
Books (FUN AND PLAYFUL)
Dive into the 'The Giant Plop Off' adventure!
Join the froggy festivities in this enchanting tale of leaping, laughter, and a splashy surprise! As the grand 'Plop Off' event approaches, our amphibious friends gear up for a spectacle like no other.
But when a stormy twist interrupts the event, will they still make a splash to remember?
Plop into the unexpected and find out!
Have you ever wondered whether sea creatures are fussy about the weather? This book reveals all!
Dive into the deep blue sea and discover why crabs get cranky in winter, what coral does to octopuses’ sinuses, the lengths sharks will go to avoid the joyous vibes of summer, and just how adaptable dolphins are.
With all this fussiness, can these ocean critters ever find harmony? When the magical and mystical fifth season ‘Glowter’ appears, everything changes, bringing a dynamic shift to their underwater world. Immerse yourself in this emotive and relatable tale to find out what all the fuss and fun is about.
RESOURCES (FREE INSTANT DOWNLOADS)
TRUST YOUR GUT Activity Book
This 25-page 'Trust Your Gut' activity book is full of exciting activities that boost intuition and decision-making skills. It’s designed to help kids to unleash their inner wisdom and make better choices, especially when things feel scary or confusing.
DECORATE YOUR MIND Activity Book
A 28-page activity book is designed to unlock a positive mindset superpower! Full of self-reflective activities to awaken and inspire minds to build self-awareness, resilience, and self-esteem through harnessing the power of positive self-talk!
Activities include:
- Intuition Reflection exercises
- Peer pressure exercises (saying no)
- Meditation for intuition
- Colouring in pages
- Flow pages for journaling
Activities include:
- Self-Reflection exercises
- Goals, gratitude, & mindset activities
- Colouring in pages
- Mazes, Find a words, Word Puzzles
- Doodling pages and much more!
RESOURCES (FREE INSTANT DOWNLOADS)
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Painting rocks is a lot of fun. Leaving painted rocks for others to discover adds an extra layer of happiness to the experience. It's not just an artistic endeavour but a joyous act of spreading smiles! It's a beautiful blend of creativity and kindness, wrapped into one delightful activity.
Here’s a bunch of tips to get you started...
ROCK HUNTING
Spend as much time as possible in nature hunting for rocks. Go to lakes, valleys, beaches, and any other (legal) and safe place to find the best and most awesome rocks to paint. Tip: The flat, round, and thin rocks are easiest to paint. Of course, avoid national parks and protected or sacred places.
Once you’ve revelled in nature for a while and found the best and most awesome rocks, it’s time to give them a wash. This helps the paint stick to them more easily. Wash with warm soapy water. Ensure they dry completely before you start painting.
DESIGN DREAMING
Dream up the designs you want to paint on your rocks. Search picture books, use the internet, make up your own, or copy and trace the examples provided on the following pages. Practice these on paper first to get them looking right.
PAINTING SUPPLIES
Make sure you have a bunch of good quality, safe painting products that are suitable for rocks. Below are some suggestions:
Acrylic Paint
Begin with the six core colours: black, red, blue, yellow, green, and white. The versatility of these six colours allows you to create a wide spectrum of blended colours. Acrylic paint is the ideal
choice as it adheres effortlessly to the rock, producing a dense, non-streaky finish than can endure the elements.
Paint Brushes
Acrylic Pens
Acrylic paint pens are fantastic for adding those final touches and giving your designs a polished and professional appearance! Optimal selections typically include black, white, and silver; however, the choice ultimately depends on your personal design preferences.
Old icecream tub:
When you are painting, use
an old tub with a little bit of water so you can rinse the brushes during your session. This is handy when you are mixing colours together, or when using the same brush
for a new colour.
Clear Lacquer
A clear lacquer sealer spray (waterproof) ensures a superb, shiny finish! While optional with acrylic paint, it does make the design look more
impressive and keeps the paint lasting for longer.
Old rag or cloth:
Painting is messy (fun messy!). You may need to wipe down
a brush or your hands while you’re at it, so having an old rag on standby is extremely useful and can help keep the rest of your painting space clean and tidy.
Flattened cardboard:
Place down a flattened cardboard box to protect
your furniture, grass, or any other surface where you are painting. This will act as a place to paint the rocks, plus is a great mixing surface to play with paint colours. You may also wish to place down an old tablecloth.
ROCK CLEANING
ROCK PAINTING GUIDE
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Get ready for a leap into creativity with our rock painting, inspired by the delightful world of 'The Giant Plop Off' and its froggy friends.
Discover the joy of hunting down the perfect rocks, painting them with awesome designs, and spreading smiles by leaving them for others to find. This activity promises plenty of entertainment and a final little act of kindness that's bound to warm hearts!
BUILDING AN AWESOME SANDCASTLE GUIDE
There’s a real art to building the perfect sandcastle. Sometimes you just need some good preparation and planning. This playful guide helps the most passionate sandcastle builders to create the sandcastle of their dreams.
Full of tips and tricks to make the perfect sandcastle, this handy guide will add some flair to your next beach day.
ABOUT
Creativity and writing have always been a huge part of my life. I enjoy delving into the nuances of the human spirit and derive great satisfaction from assisting others in unlocking their potential for growth and fulfillment. Through both my professional and personal life, I have been fortunate enough to travel, meet incredible individuals, fall in love, become a mother, swim in new oceans, and learn a bit about the world. I’ve also been hit by unfathomable challenges, forcing me to uncover resilience and strength I didn’t know I had.
Little Mac House is my creative playground where I get to craft new ideas into form, blending playful characters and stories with subtle messages about life. The potential for my creations to bring joy and inspiration to the lives of others keeps my soul alight. Writing helps fuel my passions, heal my heart, teach me things, and bring my life meaning. It helps me to navigate my way through the turbulent and tremendous.
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Kim McInnes Author /Creator
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MEET THE LENNY SERIES CHARACTERS
Lenny
Lenny the Lion Cub is passionate about life! She's a tomboy! She has loads of energy. Typically she's quite positive, but she tends to overthink things sometimes! Lenny loves animal development and is eager to learn!
Oli
Oli is a very wise Owl. She is deeply calm, peaceful, and zen. She loves nature and animals. She's a night owl. Don't wake her up too early! Oli is in control of her emotions and deeply connected to her higher self.
HARRIE
Harrie the Hippo is a mad music lover! She loves dancing. She can talk anyone's ear off. She's into flowers and dresses. She's very confident. Sometimes a little overbearing and opinionated. But she has a heart of gold!
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