My Mission
Nurturing a culture of kindness in the hearts of our children through stories of love, compassion, empathy, and inclusion.
About
Carolyn Hunter
Hello! I am Carolyn Hunter, affectionately known as " Miss CeeCee" by the many children I've been privileged to nurture and educate for over 25 years in Maryland State Early Childhood Education, as well as all the children with whom I'm blessed to share my messages of Kindness with through the creation of my children's books. My many hats include native Washingtonian, Wife, Mother, Mimi, Early Childhood Educator, Dog Mom, Tree Hugger, Kindness Influencer, Social Media Blogger, and Children’s Book Author/Illustrator.
I enjoy creating children's literature for early readers centered on kindness for self and others, emphasizing social-emotional development. I believe kindness is a superpower that dwells within all of us to make the world better. My personal mantra is to "Love God, Self, and Others through Kindness". My purpose for creating children's books is to infuse my love and commitment to children with my passion for writing and illustrating books that educate, engage, and empower children to pursue their highest level of imagination and potential. I intend to assist children with life lessons by improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills, building positive self-image, and healthy self-esteem, and encouraging inclusion. I hope that today’s children who read my story books will emulate the lessons in their adult tomorrow's and infiltrate the world with good deeds from good seeds, birthed from "Cee Cee’s Heart...where Kindness lives".
My Vision
I envision today's children who read my story books as tomorrow's world leaders and change agents for kindness.
Books
Sometimes...Minds Get BooBoos, Too
By Carolyn Hunter
Does your child need help identifying and sharing their feelings? Let Hannah and her little dog MacKzie help show the way by fostering a sense of safety ans security, building positive relationships with others, and learning coping skills to manage big emotions. An endearing book that supports children in discovering their voice to express mental health challenges while encouraging empathy and inclusion by removing stigmas associated with mental illness. A book your child will read again and again.
COVID-19
THE VACCINE
meets
By Carolyn Hunter
COVID-19 meets THE VACCINE" is a children's book of poetic rhyme and factual information that helps educate children about the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to relaying current CDC COVID-19 related health and safety guidelines, this book offers a message of kindness and unity as equally important measures for combating the virus.
Mean, Mean Covid-19
by Carolyn Hunter
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Reviews & Testimonials
Thank you for considering my books. I take great pride in creating heartfelt stories that inspire and encourage readers. Here are some reviews and testimonials from my readers which I hope will guide you in making a decision.
Muriel Cooper, MD
"Author Carolyn Hunter once again delivers a message that is easily understood by children."
Dr. Susan Francis, EdD. LCPC, NCC
"This book satisfies my professional needs as a Psychotherapist who recognizes the general need for a book like this one in the mental health community."
Toni Braxton, MD
"I read this story and I'm an adult."
Meet MacKzie
Meet "MacKzie ", my little blue-eyed Chinese Crested hairless dog, my Kindness Influencer Partner, Narrator of my book "Sometimes ...Minds Get Boo-Boos Too ", my Canine Bestie, and Virtual Emotional Support Dog to a growing social media global fan base of close to 3,000 Facebook followers @ A Message From Mackzie.
MacKzie is my answered prayer for a memorable and whimsical dog with a loving personality and the ability to encourage healthy self-esteem, positive self-image, and inclusion. MacKzie has exceeded my expectations by not only capturing the hearts of the young but also the young at heart!
During the pandemic, Mackzie stopped chasing squirrels, to chase away the blues of fear and loneliness for countless people all over the world during the unprecedented COVID-19 quarantine and continues to "guard" her followers by bringing them messages of love and kindness. Stay Tuned for MacKzie's "pawesome" debut in an upcoming storybook, where she takes center stage with a message of Kindness that is sure to delight.
