Former Ballyhooly Community Council treasurer Candace Davey is preparing to launch her first children’s book, Ray and the Rose-Coloured Glasses, with an invitation extended to the local community to support her latest achievement.
The Cork-based psychotherapist will officially launch the book at Douglas Library on Saturday, November 14, from 2pm to 4pm.
Written for children and the adults who read with them, the book explores important themes around friendship, emotions, personal boundaries and recognising when someone is not treating you well.
Through its story, Ray and the Rose-Coloured Glasses aims to give children a better understanding of their feelings and experiences, helping them develop the confidence and language to talk about relationships and how others’ behaviour can affect them.
Candace, who runs Counselling with Candace, has explained that emotional education was a central motivation behind writing the book. She believes children need more than the ability to name their feelings; they also need to understand what those feelings might be telling them and have the confidence to communicate their experiences.
The book also carries a message for adults, with Candace highlighting the importance of self-compassion and understanding when reflecting on difficult experiences.
A further theme explored through the collection is healing, with the author encouraging readers not to blame themselves for situations they may only fully understand with the benefit of time and experience.
The book’s central message is that how someone treats you matters more than how they might appear on the surface.
The launch will give attendees an opportunity to meet Candace, purchase copies and have their books signed.
Ray and the Rose-Coloured Glasses is also available to order online for €16.50 through Candace’s website.
The launch takes place at Douglas Library, Cork (T12 HDY2), on Saturday, November 14, from 2pm to 4pm. Admission is open to the public, and all are welcome.
