Cardinal Spirit Production LLC presents

A story to helpyoung readersstand tall.

Give a child a hopeful adventure about love, friendship, and the inner strength to face bullying or adversity with courage.

A little magic. A lot of courage.·Written by Lana L. Hayes

For readersAges 6–12
34 pagesPaperbackPublished 2022ISBN 9798844477218

01 / The story

Meet Lola.Then meet her magic.

When Lola learns that her grandmother has magical powers, she receives a beautiful white dress—and a chance to make the world brighter.

Lola shares the dress's magic with a diverse group of friends. Together they confront bullying and adversity, serve others, and learn that hope becomes stronger when people work as one.

A hopeful story about the power children can find within themselves—and the wonderful things they can do together.
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Magic is not only what sparkles.

It is love.It is service.It is standing tall.

02 / What young readers discover

Four lessons.One brighter world.

01

Courage

Hard moments do not have to shrink a child. Lola models how hope and inner strength can help a young reader stand tall.

02

Belonging

A circle of different friends makes room for every voice—and shows children they deserve to be seen, valued, and included.

03

Service

The story turns magic into action: notice who needs help, share what you have, and use your gifts for someone else.

04

Togetherness

One brave act can grow into a brighter world when children choose kindness together and a community joins in.

03 / In young readers' hands

The story is alreadyfinding its readers.

These moments bring the book's message down from the page and into family life: children seeing themselves, sharing a story, and opening a conversation about courage and kindness.

Bring Lola to your readerReader photos supplied for this review edition. One face is intentionally obscured for privacy.
A reader moment, shared with privacy protected
A quiet page at home
Children's author Lana L. Hayes with copies of Lola and the Magic Dress
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04 / Meet Lana

She wrote the story she wished every child could carry.

Lana L. Hayes is a Children's Book Author in Central Indiana. Her own experiences with bullying and belonging helped inspire Lola and the Magic Dress.

The result is a story rooted in love, diversity, service, resilience, and the courage to be an individual. Lana's community service has included mentoring children as a Big Sister and volunteering with the YMCA. She owns Cardinal Spirit Production LLC, the business behind her books and presentation work.

05 / Cardinal Spirit Production LLC · Books + presentations

Help children discover the strength already inside them.

Lana's goal is to sell books, speak, and present in ways that help children tap into their inner power—especially when they face bullying or adversity.

01

Schools + classrooms

Open a hopeful, age-appropriate conversation about courage, empathy, and bullying.

02

Libraries + youth groups

Pair a read-aloud with a message about individuality, service, and inner strength.

03

Community events

Give families a warm story and a shared language for helping children stand tall.

06 / Read it together

A story thatstarts a conversation.

Lola's journey invites children and caring adults to talk about the choices that make a community kinder.

Family reading

A warm read-aloud that opens conversations about kindness, confidence, and what makes each child special.

Classroom conversations

A story starter for age-appropriate discussions about bullying, diversity, empathy, and helping one another.

Community groups

A hopeful book for libraries, youth groups, mentoring programs, and spaces where children learn to lead with love.

Shop the story

Choose the path that works for you.

A 34-page paperback written by Lana L. Hayes and illustrated by Annastasia Arnold.

Format
Paperback
Published
December 1, 2022
ISBN-13
9798844477218
02 / Direct

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03 / Coming later

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T-shirts and other story-inspired items are planned. They are not currently purchasable inventory, but you can tell Lana what you would like to see.

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07 / Good questions

Before youturn the page.

What is Lola and the Magic Dress about?

Lola learns that her grandmother has magical powers and receives a beautiful white magic dress. She shares its magic with a diverse group of friends as they face bullying and adversity through love, service, cooperation, and inner strength.

Who created the book?

Lola and the Magic Dress was written by Lana L. Hayes and illustrated by Annastasia Arnold.

What format is available?

The book is a 34-page English-language paperback, independently published on December 1, 2022.

Where can I buy or find the book?

Choose Amazon, search major booksellers by ISBN 9798844477218, or email Cardinal Spirit Production LLC to request a direct order. For direct requests, Lana will confirm availability and the complete delivered price before sending an approved hosted invoice or payment link.

Can I buy a T-shirt or other story-inspired item?

T-shirts and other story-inspired items are planned but are not currently listed as purchasable inventory. Use the merchandise-interest option to tell Lana what you would like to see and receive future availability information.

One dress. Many friends. A world of possibility.

Share the magic.Grow the courage.

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