The Books
Created by Licensed Mental Health Counselor and author Lauren Ramirez, PhD, Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures is a children's book series loved by therapists, parents, and educators for helping young readers navigate big feelings, life changes, and everyday challenges through engaging stories and meaningful conversations. Each book supports social-emotional learning while encouraging children and families to build connection, resilience, and healthy coping skills together.
Meet Luna and Maggie
There are currently two books in the Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures series—and hopefully, there are many more adventures to come!
Maggie Teaches About Grief
Maggie Teaches About Grief gently explores some of the difficult feelings that can come with loss. It's a book to share with a child, a family, or even yourself. Grief is never easy, but Maggie offers a sweet and gentle way to open the door to conversations about loss, sadness, love, and healing. Sometimes, the hardest things are a little easier when we walk through them together.
Luna Grows With Change
Luna Grows With Change explores the many feelings that can come with—you guessed it—change!
Whether it's welcoming a new family member, moving to a new home, facing the fear of the unknown, or simply finding yourself in a season of transition, Luna is here to help children and families navigate it together. Change can bring excitement, worry, self-doubt, and a whole lot of questions. Through Luna's journey, children can discover that even when things feel uncertain, they can work through difficult thoughts and feelings and recognize the love and support that surrounds them.
Author's Note
As a therapist, mom, and someone who remembers both the wonder and the worries of childhood, I've seen how one simple story can open the door to conversations that once felt too hard to begin. I hope every Luna and Maggie adventure helps children feel seen, gives families a place to connect, and reminds you that you never have to navigate life's biggest feelings alone.
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Big feelings. Hard conversations. A little help along the way.
This series was created to help families navigate meaningful conversations with confidence and connection. Children learn through connection, conversation, and play. The Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures series gives families a fun and loving way to open the door to big topics, big feelings, and meaningful conversations.
Each story encourages children to think, express themselves, ask questions, and explore their feelings, with you right there beside them.
You don't have to navigate the big stuff alone. Let Luna and Maggie help start the conversation!
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Helping you open the door to meaningful conversations.
As a mental health professional, I love using books with children. Stories can capture attention, support recall, and create a natural starting point for conversations about difficult topics.
The Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures series was created to support you in those conversations. Each book offers a playful, approachable way to explore difficult emotions and life experiences while encouraging children to express their thoughts, ask questions, and make meaningful connections.
These stories can also help extend therapeutic conversations beyond the session by giving parents and caregivers a resource they can continue exploring with their children at home.
A simple story can open the door to a meaningful moment.
FAQs
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Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures is designed for children approximately ages 3+ but the stories are written to encourage meaningful conversations with parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, and caregivers. Many individuals and families find that the books become favorites long after the first read.
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You can find Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and other major book retailers. Visit the Books page for the latest adventures, purchasing information, and updates on new releases.
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Absolutely! Each story was created by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to help children explore emotions, navigate life changes, and build healthy coping skills. The books are wonderful conversation starters for homes, counseling offices, schools, and libraries.
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Yes! Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures is an ongoing series with new stories exploring friendship, resilience, emotions, and life's everyday adventures. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on new releases and resources.
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Yes! Luna and Maggie were real-life doodles whose love and adventures inspired the series. Although they are no longer by my side, their stories continue to celebrate kindness, courage, curiosity, and the special bond between children, families, and their beloved pets.
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Absolutely. While each book gently explores an important life lesson, the stories are written to be enjoyable for every child. They celebrate friendship, family, resilience, and the everyday moments that help children grow.