The Heart Behind the Hat
Vinet Coetzee is a mother of two spectacular daughters and an avid traveler. She loves to discover new places and meet new people.
In the past, Vinet wrote super-serious scientific papers. Now, she prefers a different kind of adventure. She shares heartwarming wisdom with her girls and all the amazing kids across the globe.
Through her books, Vinet shows young readers that they already hold the map to life’s treasures. Her stories help kids reach into their own pockets and find the wisdom they’ve carried since the very start.
Why I wrote Chit-Chat the Talking Hat
This book comes from something deeply personal.
As a parent, I often found myself wondering how to help children navigate big emotions.
At the same time, I couldn’t ignore how much more challenging it is to grow up in today’s world. A world that is faster, noisier, and filled with constant distractions.
Learning to find calm isn’t something that just happens. It is something that children need to be shown.
I remember moments of calm from my own childhood. Lying under a tree, watching the leaves move in the breeze, sunlight flickering through the branches.
But those moments became fewer as I grew older. My thoughts became louder and more persistent, and I often struggled to quiet them.
Then I came across something in The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle that really stayed with me. I realised that I am not my thoughts and feelings. I am something deeper, the one who notices them.
That simple realisation, combined with a few practical mindfulness techniques, helped me quiet my thoughts when I wanted to, to find calm and joy. At first, only for brief moments, but the more I practiced, the easier it became.
It was such a powerful shift that I knew I had to pass it on in a child-friendly way, not just to my own daughters, but to children everywhere.
That’s why I wrote Chit-Chat the Talking Hat.
The story gently introduces children to the idea that they don’t have to be controlled by their thoughts and feelings. Instead, they can learn to observe them and gradually quiet them when they want to.
Alongside the story, the book includes simple mindfulness activities that help children begin to experience this for themselves.
Because when children learn how to find calm early in life, they gain something truly valuable:
A sense of inner stability and joy that can stay with them for a lifetime!
Seeking Translators
Help us share these stories! Reach out if you’d like to bring calm and joy to your community.
What We Offer:
We believe in honoring the creative work of our collaborators. In exchange for your expertise, we provide:
- Full Attribution: Your name and short bio will be featured on the book’s cover and in the “About the Creators” section of the book.
- Royalty Share: We offer a generous 10% royalty share on net sales in your language. We believe in rewarding your cultural expertise fairly.
- Affiliate Earnings: You can also earn commissions by promoting the book through your own unique link.
- Global Visibility: You will receive a dedicated profile and feature on our website.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Share the gift of resilience. Your translation can give kids the tools to find inner peace and calm.