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Harley Sears

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Harley Sears is an award-winning author and hypnotherapist with 27 years of experience. His professional journey has included roles as a psychiatric technician at a pediatric hospital, a youth counselor at a home for boys, and a youth mentor for the Army National Guard. He currently offers video sessions to clients nationwide.
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The Magic in Metaphor: Empowering Children Through Healing Stories

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Child Psychology

​The Magic In Metaphor is a remarkable journey through the power of storytelling, crafted to touch the hearts and minds of young readers. This collection of 25 tales, each a metaphor for life's various challenges, is designed to foster emotional growth, resilience, and understanding in children. Characters like Archie the Puppy and Lyla the Ladybug become guides in a world where emotions and life lessons are gently explored, making it an invaluable tool for parents, teachers, and counselors.

It became an Amazon #1 New Release and #1 Best Seller in multiple categories and has been honored with numerous literary awards, including the Royal Dragonfly Book Award, The Golden Wizard Book Prize, The PenCraft Book Award, the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, the BookFest Book Award, and the Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award.

Critical reviews echo this sentiment. The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly praised the book for its overflowing originality and practically flawless execution. It was selected for their "BookLife Elite" collection distributed to public libraries across the U.S. and Canada.
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