Whispers of the Wild: Soothing Rhymes and Mindful Bedtime Blessings Inspired by African Animals

A qualified safari guide wrote this bedtime book.For over 25 years, Marga Davis guided families through the wild heart of Southern Africa. She has watched elephants at sunset, listened to lions breathing in the dark, and raised her children on the doorstep of Addo Elephant National Park. Now she has written a bedtime book for yours.Amari's Safari Blessings - Whispers of the Wild invites young children into the golden savannah through four gentle, rhyming stories inspired by real African animals and the quiet wisdom they carry. Each blessing is paired with hand-painted artwork by Jane De Vries, bringing Africa's wild beauty to life with warmth and authenticity.Children learn through soft, mindful storytelling:

• Magic Connections - Elephants teach belonging, empathy, and how to meet unkindness with quiet strength.
• Dance, Laugh, Care - Vervet monkeys model joy, friendship, and caring for others.
• The Giraffe's Grace - Giraffes reveal the art of listening beyond words and seeing with compassion.
• Brave and Bright - A firefly shows children how to shine their inner light in moments of fear or uncertainty.

Designed as a one-blessing-a-week ritual, this book helps families pause, breathe, and build habits of kindness, courage, gratitude, and emotional awareness. The soothing cadence supports bedtime routines, while the gentle messages nurture resilience and connection. Perfect for ages 2 to 6, for mindful bedtime moments, for classrooms exploring emotional learning, and for anyone who wants their child to fall asleep dreaming of Africa.52 pages. Hand-painted. Heartfelt. Written by someone who has truly lived the wild.