Books

Testimonials

“I would like to say that the book My Sunshine Space by Mariellen Rich is one of my grandchildren’s favorite. I have 6 grandkids… and they love the illustrations and all the encouraging words that are in this delightful book!”
– Kathy C.

“My kids love the book! The illustrations are beautiful.”
– Chelsee P.,  Physical Therapist

“My Sunshine Space is perfect for children who may be struggling emotionally. This book is engaging and animated to help kids use their imagination to identify their own “sunshine space”. It’s practical and can be realistically implemented within any place or situation. It serves as a useful tool in therapy as well as at home as a parent. As a therapist, I highly recommend.”
– Desiree J. Farragher, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Social Worker

“My Sunshine Space is a must read to young children who will be so intrigued by the charm of the rhymes and the wonderful visuals by ME Rich!  It is a book that will no doubt be a favorite for any child and adult as well! It was a pleasure, fun and I LOVED it!”
B. Markovsky, Beaufort, NC

“We just got done reading My Sunshine Space. I absolutely adore it! I think it’s brilliant and I love the pictures and I love the words! Cute little creative words like googly-doos love the funky fish and the seashells. Neva liked it very much too! What a wonderful book. Mary Ellen, you’re going to inspire many people!”
P. Frazier

“My Sunshine Space is a lovely, well-written children’s book that helps navigate the tricky world of emotions. It shows the reader how one can create their own sunshine space, wherever they are, and that their positivity and light truly lie within themselves. My 8 year-old daughter and I loved reading this together and talking through what her sunshine space would look like on that day. The best part? This book applies to any situation. Thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated, as well!”
Book sale – Chagrin Falls

Testimonials

“From a therapist perspective, F.A.I.T.H. covers various areas of importance in a young person’s life. For my clients, it has encouraged a shift in their thought patterns, allowing them to explore what makes them unique. The ability to instill kindness and build confidence are significant in a young person’s life. I especially love the reminders that encourage gratefulness and mindfulness. The young clients I work with often struggle to see past the negative. F.A.I.T.H. pushes them, in a helpful, gentle way, to see from a brighter perspective. I highly recommend this book for any parent or professional working with children and adolescents.”
– Desiree Farragher, LISW-S (Clinical Social Worker/Therapist)

Testimonials

“I showed the book to my employer’s resource center director and she thinks it would be a good thing to put in the children’s section. What a beautiful message and accompanying pictures to color.  Please keep on writing and making art—people love your work.”
– K. Wright

“As a yoga teacher and youth advocate, I think the F.A.I.T.H book of expressions is an excellent resource for anyone who has children or works with children. A thoughtful journal and coloring book that gently seeds understanding and exploration of self-confidence, self-expression and a place to go to learn more about ones-self. With the constant noise and distraction in our children’s worlds, this resource is perfect for winding down, quieting the mind and calming the body. Teaching our children gently that they can move through heavy emotions as well as joyous and challenging occasions with ease and strength. I’m grateful for this book to use in classes for thoughtful prompting, mindful moments and creative expressions!”
– Devyn Appug

“I was so impressed with ME Rich’s book F.A.I.T.H. Book of Expressions, I donated it to the elementary school in our small town. The resource director agreed that if this book was offered in elementary schools, the children would be exposed to the pain of being bullied at an early age. I strongly recommend donating the book to your elementary school too!”

Testimonials

“Ms. Rich created a book of sunshine! Professionals and parents can use it in helping to support self-worth and positivity in our young. It can reinforce or start topics of conversation and also be used to keep busy hands coloring while talking! Artwork is fun and inviting.”
– MJM, School Psychologist

“Free & Aware in Thought From Your Heart is an excellent, thoughtful book for children written and illustrated by M.E. Rich. As a mother of 4, it is not always easy to navigate children’s emotions. This book allows my children through color and thought to express different things they are feeling. It was fun to see what color they picked based on the different questions asked throughout the book. In example, “you are unique! No one shines just like you! What color is your unique sparkle?” From red, to pink, to black, my children came up with all different answers. What I loved is that no answer is “wrong” and it is OK to be who you want to be. What a fun way to express emotion! As a parent, this booked allowed me to ask questions that I normally wouldn’t ask and it allowed me to really listen to what their hearts were telling them. What a beautiful, unique book. I highly recommend this to everyone. My children absolutely love it.”