Author Chrystie Keller
From a real garden…
to a world of courage and imagination.
Chrystie Keller is a children’s author who creates magical adventures that nurture courage, imagination, and emotional resilience in young readers. Her award-winning book The Garden of Calilily grew from the whimsical fairy garden she built alongside her daughter and granddaughter—a cherished space that bloomed into a world of storytelling.
Rooted in her experience with endurance sports and mindset coaching, Chrystie’s stories offer subtle but powerful lessons about believing in oneself. Each book blends heart, hope, and imagination, encouraging children to explore their inner strength with joy and confidence.
FEATURED BOOKS
Stories Designed for K–3
Kids Activity
Word Search
for Kids (Ages 6–7)
Find these words:
BRAVE, KIND, CURIOUS, IMAGINE, LISTEN, FRIEND, HELP, STRONG, BELIEVE, HEART, HOPE, GROW, SHINE
Bonus word (extra tricky!): COURAGE
Activity Instructions
- Find all the words hidden in the puzzle.
- Words appear in any direction—up, down, diagonal, and backward.
- Try to find the bonus word COURAGE last!
- Have fun exploring, just like Marigold, Sweetpea, Fiorello, and Sam.
VALUE FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS
What Makes These
Books Special.
Supports SEL Learning
Each story supports emotional growth through relatable characters and engaging experiences.
Perfect Read-Aloud Children’s Books
Each story flows with rhythm and heart, creating joyful and meaningful read-aloud moments.
Inspires Courage, Confidence & Kindness
Each story builds confidence, kindness, and courage through relatable characters and real-life moments.
Why These Stories Matter
Helping children discover their
inner bravery - one adventure at a time.
Chrystie Keller creates social-emotional learning stories designed to help children trust themselves, solve problems, and explore their imagination.
