Ora Munter
Biography
PRINCESSES ARE COOL. BUT QUEENS RULE!
Even if you're the world's best helicopter mom, you cannot totally protect your darling princess once she leaves the castle for school. She absolutely, positively needs to learn self-reliance.
Welcome to THE ICE VEIL TALES, a series of 12 fantasy/adventures stories designed to help kids make a habit of tapping into the Power of Breath.
Focusing on the breath is the practical answer to "speak softly and carry a big stick." After all, who walks around with a big stick these days? But your breath never leaves you. And it works wonders if you know how to use it.
Yogis and Meditation practitioners having been touting it's powers for centuries.
When I first discovered the Power of Breath, my life transformed. After years of being stuck inside a vortex of demon tapes swirling inside my head, I finally felt a sense of calm. I understood the true meaning of self-esteem and began making proactive decisions. I wrote and illustrated THE ICE VEIL TALES, moved from Manhattan to Los Angeles, met and married my husband and had a son.
I constantly reminded my son to follow his breath and watched him overcome mental, physical, and emotional challenges without a trace of trauma. He also defeated every bully who dared to darken his day. It was enormously entertaining.
Following your breath works. That's not the issue. The challenge is remembering to do so in stressful moments. THE ICE VEIL TALES depict a wide array of bully buffoons. And everytime the protagonist remembers to "inhale, exhale, and trust the Ice Veil," she triumphs. When she forgets, things get complicated. Then she remembers and VICTORY!
Practicing the technique along with the characters, will help your child learn this valuable habit.
Here are a few reviews:
"June 11, 2010 - Our mission is to unleash the creative potential of indie authors around the world, so I'm always gratified to see unexpected gems like https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/15507. Cool artwork, inside and out, by childrens' author/artist Ora Munter." Mark Coker, SMASHWORDS founder/owner.
"Ora Munter has created a whimsical and vivid tale here. Along with its surface delights, it contains wisdom for young people, with lessons about self-esteem and trusting what is inside you to get through difficulties. Kids of all ages will enjoy this beguiling yarn." Kathleen Sullivan, Librarian for Malibu, California.
"It's engaging and colorful. Love the rhymes and the word play -- clever metaphors that parents can also enjoy. And the idea of teaching kids to do deep breathing, and to stop and think, and get in touch with their inner self is definitely a good one. I'm really impressed with the illustrations too." Judy Coburn, Madison, Wisconsin.
"Wow!!! I really enjoyed the book! I think it is really great for kids who like to imagine. Also for kids that don't like to imagine because the book was full of imagination and if they( kids that don't imagine much) had read it, I bet they would like to imagine what it would be like to live there!" Natasha Tilly Marcuse, 9 years old, L.A., CA
I wish you and your children a magical life filled with joy.
Please begin THE ICE VEIL TALES with "Cocovanilla and The Ice Veil," Book I.
Thank you.
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Books
B.L.O.O.M. Reader's Guide to The Ice Veil Tales
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 12580 words.
Published on July 21, 2010. Essay.
The Ice Veil Tales teach your child how to stay calm and make cool choices in stressful moments. If you'd like more help, this guide breaks down Books I through XII into easy-to-follow steps using the "B.L.O.O.M" method. It stands for; Breathe, Listen, Observe your Options, and Move forward in a mature manner. It's just another way to help your child own the best, lifelong habit you can teach her.
Homecoming Book XII
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 3560 words.
Published on July 16, 2010. Fiction.
In order to fulfill the "Oracle of the Rising Queens," Kiki must return to the Central Park ice skating rink and reclaim her life on earth. But the Emperor of Dark Chocolitz and his dark forces are at work against her.
Shnorgorf's Visit Book X
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 2380 words.
Published on June 30, 2010. Fiction.
Hundreds of Shnorgorfs take over the Golden Palace when Cocovanilla fails to show kindness to one.
Lost Spirit Book IX
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 1950 words.
Published on June 28, 2010. Fiction.
Gorfina, a wacky witch, and Dr. Igorf, a snarky scientist, plot to evict Cocovanilla and Crunch from the Golden Palace.
The Golden Palace Book VIII
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 2090 words.
Published on June 24, 2010. Fiction.
The Golden Palace was built by the King of Kones. After he was exiled, anyone who dared move in either went crazy, aged one hundred years in one night or died. Crunch moves in with Cocovanilla, determined to destroy the demons who haunt it.
Reunion Book VII
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 3040 words.
Published on June 23, 2010. Fiction.
Cocovanilla becomes a slave on the Planet of Dark Chocolitz. Crunch comes to her rescue. But he's captured by the Emperor and condemned to melt. With only one day to live, Crunch and Cocovanilla must find each other and escape this evil planet.
Tootonzola Monster Book VI
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words.
Published on June 17, 2010. Fiction.
Crunch liberates a nation of meek Bweeks by helping them defeat a monster who holds their queen hostage.
Birds of Paradise Book V
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 2240 words.
Published on June 10, 2010. Fiction.
Cocovanilla must convince a lazy, Flabby Bird to fly so that all songbirds can return to Paradise.
Space Pirates Book IV
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 1790 words.
Published on May 27, 2010. Fiction.
Space fever turns Crunch's crew into nasty Pirates and they try to steal his rocket ship.
Imagination Pad Book III
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 2860 words.
Published on May 23, 2010. Fiction.
Cocovanilla encounters Balovalus and his Imagination Pad. Anything and everything he draws on it comes to life. Though they attempt to create peaceful and happy world, chaos ensues.
Chocolitz Invasion Book II
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 2760 words.
Published on May 17, 2010. Fiction.
THE ICE VEIL TALES continue as the King of Kones, a.k.a. the Emperor of The Planet of Dark Chocolitz, orders a Chocolitz Invasion. Ice Dreamlanders are cloaked in chocolitz darkness and Cocovanilla is kidnapped. To bring back the light, Crunch the Troll seeks help from Giant and Goose. With their magic rocks, he faces his ugly past, defeats the nasty Nighthoppers, and transforms into a Prince.
Cocovanilla and The Ice Veil Book I
by Ora Munter
Price: $0.99 USD. 5470 words.
Published on March 31, 2010. Fiction.
THE ICE VEIL TALES begin as Kiki, a 10 year old, twirls on her ice skates so fast, she spins into another world called, Ice Dreamland. The planet's in danger. To save it, she must carry the dainty, delicate Ice Veil through the treacherous Black Cherry Forest. On her way she teams up with magical creatures and learns the secret to making wise decisions and outwitting bullies.
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