About the Author

Dr Ellen has received multiple Readers Favourite 5 Star Reviews for her books including 'The Hope Seed', 'A Patchwork of Heart', 'The Hope Seed' and 'The Little Blue Wren'. Her books have received international praise and are widely recommended by paediatricians, parents, early educators, teachers and librarians. Her goal is to write hopeful and inspiring books for children. Visit the website for printable activities and lesson plans for schools. For more resources visit www.drellensfictionprescription.com. Shayna Renee is a South African illustrator. She loves to create dreamy, whimsical watercolors inspired by her love of nature. She currently resides in the Strand.

Reviews

Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite: 5 Stars
A Patchwork of Heart is an emotional children's picture book written by Dr. Ellen Paton with illustrations by Shayna Renee Olivier. In a land filled with adorable animals, each creature is given a heart, a patchwork of colorful art threaded onto their chests. One day, Bear wakes up and discovers the colors on his patchwork have been washed away by the rain. His heart is all grey, and he feels sad. He embarks on a journey to find new colors to add to his heart and find joy again. On his quest, he makes new friends and learns the power of being hopeful for a better day.
A Patchwork of Heart is a wonderful tale for both children and adults. We all have bad days filled with gloom and sadness. This story is here to remind us that there is light at the end of the tunnel. All we need is patience and hope. The book also has lessons on kindness, giving, having fun, and friendship. Dr. Ellen Paton presented these messages in a calm and friendly tone. She uses rhymes and soothing words to write the story and captivate readers. The story has a smooth flow from start to finish and is ideal for kids of all ages. The book also contains beautiful illustrations that perfectly correspond with the story. Shayna Renee Olivier did a great job of capturing the emotions of the characters and making you relate to them. I recommend parents and guardians read this book with their children and teach them the importance of being hopeful.