Story follows a mother and child as they share what they think heaven is really like

SYDNEY, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new picture book uses the close connection between a mother and her young daughter to explore what they think heaven is like. The author relies on colorful illustrations and a child's imagination to help explain this larger concept to younger children.

In "Blue Skies and Butterflies," author Heidi Woods used her own relationship with her daughter to help create the emotional exchange of dialogue in her book. The result is, as Woods puts it, "an "uncomplicated response to goodness, truth, and glorious beauty."

"The joy of writing and artistic expression runs through every fiber of my being," said Woods. "As a follower of Jesus, I am compelled to shine His light to dispel darkness and despair."

Woods was a pastor and worked in kids and youth ministry. This book has been a progressive dream of hers since 2003 while she was raising her kids. She met Charlotte Weaver, the books illustrator, at a youth camp while they were waiting in line for lunch, and instantly knew they needed to work together. 

"This book is my life," said Woods. "It's how I think, see and feel life with an eternal filter of constant hope and continue to make an unapologetic expression for the little girl who lives wide-eyed and savvy, forever embracing her blue skies."

"Blue Skies and Butterflies: A story about heaven"
By Heidi Woods
ISBN: 9798823030816 (softcover); 9798823030830 (hardcover); 9798823030823 (electronic)
Available at Authorhouse, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author
Heidi Woods is a passionate writer, storyteller, and international speaker. She has dedicated her life to raising her four children. She lives in Sydney with her hilarious puppies, Paddington & Poppy. To learn more, please visit www.authorhouse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/859062-blue-skies-and-butterflies.

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