Amazing Arlen: A Firm Foundation" - is a companion book to the Aerlos, A confidence building tool aimed at children aged 3–7 years old, helping them build firm foundations not just physically, but emotionally, mentally and socially! This beautifully illustrated34 pagechildren’s book, set deep in the heart of the ocean, follows a bubbly but slightly wobbly young squid named Arlen as he goes on an adventure to face his fears and find his balance in the blue.
Amazing Arlen is the deep sea companion lighting the way towards new found hope! He represents how kids can be the light of the world and difference makers in their generation. Where being different can go from your biggest weakness to an AMAZING superpower!
Arlen represents the 4 foundations of New Found Hope:
Bold - in the face of adversity, facing our fears, and finding confidently strides. Upright - both in posture and conduct, doing what’s right even when it’s hard - honouring our Fathers and Mothers. Loving - in every circumstance seeking to put others before ourselves and shining our light brightly. Balanced - so that when the storms come we can keep our composure, finding our peace in the blue.
It shows kids that when life feels wobbly, overwhelming, or uncertain, there is a firm foundation strong enough to stand on. empowering kids of all abilities to spring forward with new found hope in their soles!
"The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand." - Psalm 37:23-24
