LOU’S SEVEN BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE!
Lou Harvey-Zahra has five popular parenting books and two children’s book available worldwide from all online book sites: Amazon, Booktopia, Fishpond, Book Depository and more… And available as eBooks (all usual places). Or press the button above if you would like a signed copy sent within Australia (at reduced cost):
Find out more about each book below and purchase on the ‘BUY NOW’ buttons.
The Connected Family Handbook (pre-order now and get your free video talk too!)
Nurturing Kindness, Warmth and Wonder in Children
Lou’s new book is full of 300 activities, recipes, craft, games for Connected Families.
Ten chapters covering wonderful themes: Kindness; Home, Warmth, Movement, Nature, Wonder, Celebration and more…
Each chapter has easy ideas for:
- Family connections
- Nature inspirations
- Wonderful story and verses/rhymes
- Healthy recipes
- Easy craft
- Positive play
- Bedtimes to dream about
- Creative discipline for harmonious homes
- And more…
Growing Children, Thriving Children
Raising 7 to 12 Year olds with confidence and awareness
(Second print run with Floris Books!)
Lou’s new book is a must-read for parents with primary-aged children. It is full of practical ideas to enhance family life and to form strong foundations before the teenage years.
Three very easy to read sections: What to Know, What to Do and What to Say?
Includes: understanding vital changes at 7, 9 and 12 years; gain ideas for strong family connections, and practical tips for ‘I’m bored!’ New creative discipline ideas for middle childhood and answers to common parent questions. Plus, how to talk about puberty changes. The book finishes with what to expect in the teen years.
Testimonials for Growing Children, Thriving Children
‘I love Lou Harvey-Zahra’s advice, which is fun but practical, and rooted in love.’ Saffia Farr (editor, JUNO magazine)
‘The Creative Discipline tools worked straight away – without question – that was the impressive bit.’ Daniel Parker (parent)
‘The ideas in Growing Children, Thriving Children have already created more fun and harmony in our family home. I can’t thank Lou enough. I consider her my guru of parenting!’ Georgia Bhandari (parent and teacher)
Creative Discipline, Connected Family
Transforming Tears, Tantrums and Troubles while Staying Close to Your Children
(Fourth print run with Floris Books!)
Is it possible to discipline without using punishments and rewards? How can we set limits while maintaining closeness and trust? Lou Harvey-Zahra’s method, Creative Discipline, helps parents solve immediate problems while fostering positive, lifelong family connections.
- fussy eating
- bedtime struggles
- sibling squabbles
- Reducing tantrums and anger
Offering numerous real-life examples and answers to commonly asked questions, this is an encouraging, helpful guide. From the author of the best-selling Happy Child, Happy Home.
Testimonials for Creative Discipline, Connected Family
‘Thank you, Lou. My boys are four and two and your ideas have helped me so much, I can’t even begin to tell you, or thank you enough!’ Emma Gilmartin (parent)
‘Our kindergarten teacher recommended your book. Two days in and the methods are already working. What a relief!’ Belinda Donaldson (parent)
‘Creative Discipline, Connected Family will lighten the load and enlighten the mind.’ ’John Allison (Steiner-Waldorf teacher, author)
Happy Child, Happy Home
Conscious Parenting and Creative Discipline
(Fifth print run and translated into 3 languages!)
This book is full of wonderful suggestions for making ordinary family moments extraordinary. An uplifting parenting guide, inspiring how to raise happy children and create happy homes. Chapters include positive family rhythms (daily, weekly and yearly), wonderful play ideas, storytelling, craft and nature tips and more…
This book will transform your family life! Happy Child, Happy Home and Creative Discipline, Connected Family work as a pair for parenting children to seven years.
Testimonials for Happy Child, Happy Home
‘It is the most accessible and inspiring book on parenting that I have read for a long time. I would not hesitate to recommend it.’ Carol Liknaitzy (parent of 5, grandparent, early childhood Steiner teacher training facilitator in Melbourne and South Africa)
‘What I loved about Happy Child, Happy Home is just how simple it is to make changes that result in happier children and happier parents!’ Josie Connor (parent)
‘There is no ‘waffle’, just practical, beautiful words of wisdom: highly recommended!’ Emily Donaldson (parent)
Through the Rainbow
A Waldorf Birthday Story for Children
(Third Print Run with Floris )
Once upon a time there was a little soul who lived above the clouds, and was friends with the moon, the stars and the sun….
A wonderful traditional Waldorf birthday story for children to feel deeply loved, accepted and to bring a magical/sacred energy to birthdays. Pages are left bank in the colours of the rainbow to end, to fill in special moments and tales of your child’s life. This book is very EVERY child, and parents often cry when first reading. Also, beautifully illustrated by Sara Parrilli.
Children from toddler to twelve love to be read this book ( and children will read to their parents on their birthdays!)
Testimonials for Through the Rainbow: A Waldorf Birthday Story for Children
‘We adore this storybook. So very special and part of our birthday traditions.’ (HappyWhimsicalHearts Instagram)
‘Best Book!’ Dr Sherry Sami (Love Button Global Movement Founder)
‘I love this book. I have 4 children and this book comes out every birthday. Even my 13 year old son happily had it read to him the night before his birthday!’ (Emma Charles, parent)
‘Each time when I pull it out at bedtime, they realise its their Birthday the next day. There is a big ‘Ahhh!’ Jenny Giddings (parent)
HAPPY FAMILIES, TABLE TALK
111 FUN QUESTIONS
This wonderful book will keep your family chatting, connecting and laughing long after dinner has finished. 111 fun questions which will strengthen family bonds. Perfect for ages 5 to 95! BUY BOOKS tab at the top to purchase now or on any Amazon site worldwide (every country!)
Lou latest book! Available from this site, and Amazon online book sites across the world.
Testimonials for Happy Families, Table Talk: 111 Fun Questions
‘This book has created so much more fun and chatting at our dinner table – I cannot thank Lou and Lisa enough!’ (parent)
‘This book has helped my 6 year old sit at the table longer and eat – amazing’ (parent)
‘My husband and I love this book to share with our children, but we actually used it as our adult date night at home and it was so much for us both and we learnt new things about each other after many years!’ (parent)
‘My 12 year old is enjoying answering questions at dinner time, and my husband! Well done Lou!’ (parent)
Angels
‘Angels’ is a beautiful book for children with poetry and words to feel loved, safe and appreciate the wonder of our world. It is illustrated by many wonderful artists and mothers and is published by Wynstones Press, UK. One for the bookshelf!
Available from this site in Australia, Steiner Books in USA and Wynstones Books in UK
Testimonials for Angels
‘My daughter loved ‘Angels’ being read to her every night before bed for many years – a lovely book’ (parent)
‘I gave this book to a friend, suffering from an illness and she kept it on her bedside table and said that it really helped her’ (parent)
Turning Tears into Laughter: Creative Discipline for the Toddler and Preschool Years
Lou’s first book, ‘Turning Tears into Laughter’ published by Five Mile Press, went into all the department stores across Australia and sold out! PLEASE NOTE this book is NOW re-written as Creative Discipline, Connected Family as seen above, so you can still grab yourself a copy and be inspired in a larger format and new chapters! There are still a few copies of ‘Turning Tears into Laughter’ left, grab one quick from the shop on this site – button at the top!
Testimonials for Turning Tears into Laughter: Creative Discipline for the Toddler and Preschool Years
‘Turning Tears into Laughter’ is full of inspiring and practical ideas. It will be one book parents find themselves taking off the shelf over and over again.’ (parent)
‘Turning Tears into Laughter is a really good book. The chapters are so friendly, personal and positive.’ (parent)
