Stars Angels Sing

Winner of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor and a Robert F. Sibert Honor! Celebrate music icon Carlos Santana in this vibrant, rhythmic picture book from the author of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters. Carlos Santana loved to listen to his father play el violín. It was a sound that filled the world with magic and love and feeling and healing—a sound that made angels real. Carlos wanted to make angels real, too. So he started playing music. Carlos tried el clarinete and el violín, but there were no angels. Then he picked up la guitarra. He took the soul of the Blues, the brains of Jazz, and the energy of Rock and Roll, and added the slow heat of Afro-Cuban drums and the cilantro-scented sway of the music he’d grown up with in Mexico. There were a lot of bands in San Francisco but none of them sounded like this. Had Carlos finally found the music that would make his angels real?

“On the way to the hospital, I repeatedly prayed for the robbers, saying, 'Lord, forgive them for they know not what they do.'" In October 2010, Professor and Pastor Seth Ayettey was assaulted in his home. Shot and left for dead, he and his family experienced a series of miracles that culminated in a choir of angels. Can You Hear the Angels Sing? is more than a memoir on grace, faith and healing in West Africa. It’s a glimpse into the breath of the miraculous, and the heart of a man who has given everything for his country. Through the emotional retelling of his bullet wound and miraculous recovery and stories of his career as an Anatomist and Humanitarian, Seth gives an in depth view of healing West Africa and bringing wholeness to the Third World. Vræyda Media officially released Rev. Prof. Seth Ayettey’s Can You Hear the Angels Sing? in October 2013. The Hardcover, Paperback and eBook editions of Can You Hear the Angels Sing? are available for purchase from Vræyda Media’s Online Store, on Amazon.ca and at independent bookstores.

Hearing the Angels Sing is a wonderfully inspiring book. Peter Sterling, in telling his uplifting story of encountering the angels and being shown his destiny as one of God's harpists, encourages readers to open to the deeper dimensions of life for themselves. There is authentic humility in suggesting that if the author seeks and receives such profound guidance from the angels, anyone can do it. In writing so openly and courageously about his life, Peter demonstrates the commitment required to work with angels as well as the rich spiritual rewards of finding one's true path. In a troubled world, reuniting with the angels is becoming a potent way for people to reconnect and reclaim their spiritual essences. Peter's exquisite Harp Magic provides a portal through which the reality of the angels can be felt and experienced. One of the pleasures of reading his book is following the author's trail of synchronicities and angelic guidance through the challenges, distractions, revelations, and obstacles to emerge as a world-class harpist in service to the angels. It is exhilarating and deeply encouraging to learn how intimately and creatively the angels can interact with our lives if we just let them. Hearing the Angels Sing is a must-read for anyone drawn to the angels, and for those who already know what a salve Peter's music is to the souls of the openhearted and the spiritually minded, the book will yet further deepen your enjoyment of Harp Magic. --Timothy Wyllie Author of Dolphins, ETs & Angels, The Return of the Rebel Angels, and coauthor of Ask Your Angels

Families will treasure this fresh perspective on the nativity for years to come. Song of the Stars, written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, enhances Advent traditions and adds depth to Christmas Eve readings of the Christmas Story. Beautifully illustrated and told from the perspective of the animals and all creation, Song of the Stars features: Easy-to-read text perfect for ages 4–8 that explores the joy, excitement, and celebration of creation and the coming of Jesus Meaningful text that discusses the concept behind observing Advent This gorgeous picture book is great for Christmas-themed story times and a thoughtful addition for your family library that will be treasured for many years.

In the North Pole, Christmas Eve is a very big deal. All the elves gather around Santa Claus and wish him good luck as he leaves to deliver his many gifts. As soon as the sleigh bell rings, the elves stare at the Christmas star way up high, hoping that someday the bright, shining star will grant them a Christmas Eve wish. Izzie is an elf baker known for her delicious cookies, and she longs for the star to grant her wish. Izzie wants to deliver Christmas presents with Santa, but beyond the gifts in his bag, Izzie plans to bring gifts of her own: angels who will sing carols on top of every child’s Christmas tree! Something amazing happens when Miracle Star arrives, ready to grant a wish. Is this Izzie’s chance to make all her holiday dreams come true? This could be her one opportunity to bring peace, hope, and cheer to families all around the world.