Written by author and speaker Fletcher Ellingson and beautifully illustrated by Canadian art therapist Nancy Orlikow, The Most Powerful Thing in the World invites young readers to discover that the greatest force in the world is not physical strength, superheroes, or even grown-ups. It is a story.

Through simple, rhythmic language and emotionally rich illustrations, the book gently shows children how stories can shape feelings, influence confidence, and spark imagination. Readers learn that stories can make us feel sad or happy, scared or brave, left out or deeply included. Most importantly, the book reminds children that they get to create their own stories. And, ultimately, these stories determined a trajectory of our life.

Designed for children and families, the book encourages kids to imagine their story, speak it out loud, and focus on it until it begins to take shape in real life. The result is an uplifting reading experience that opens meaningful conversations between children and caregivers about emotions, confidence, and possibility.

“This book is about teaching children something many adults never learn,” says Ellingson. “The stories we tell ourselves shape how we feel, how we act, and what we believe is possible. If children learn early that they can choose empowering stories, it changes everything.”

Illustrator Nancy Orlikow brings the message to life through expressive mixed-media artwork that reflects her decades of experience supporting children through emotional growth. Her illustrations honor the inner world of imagination and feeling, creating a visual journey that resonates with readers of all ages.

The Most Powerful Thing in the World is an ideal read-aloud for families, classrooms, counseling settings, and bedtime routines. It also makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, and moments when encouragement and reassurance matter most.

The book is currently available at a special discounted price for a limited time as part of an Amazon Flash Sale: https://www.amazon.com/Most-Powerful-Thing-World-ebook/dp/B0GJ79F1GR/

About the Author

Fletcher Ellingson is an author, speaker, and creator of The Practice of Feeling Good. He helps people transform their health, wealth, and relationships by teaching them how to create empowering stories that lead to new actions and feel-good outcomes. Fletcher believes our stories shape the quality of our lives, and he wrote this book so children can learn early just how powerful their own stories can be. Learn more at www.FletcherEllingson.com.

About the Illustrator

Nancy Orlikow is a Canadian clinical counsellor and art therapist with more than thirty years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults through life’s big feelings. As the illustrator of The Most Powerful Thing in the World, she brings her love of mixed-media art to the page, creating images that honor the power of the stories we tell ourselves. She lives in British Columbia.