Highberg Family

This Norse inspired tale is set in the early 1600s. It is written in 2025 to help pave the way for a world that treasures peace, collaboration, wisdom and unity consciousness. Readers join Viking descendant Prince Erik on a journey self discovery, inspiring internal peace through nature, purpose, gifts and heart centered living. Written by an early educator, it suitable to be read to all ages and self-read by age 9.
Simple sketch illustrations promote readers to imagine their own color versions, embracing new perspectives for inner growth. This book can help any child of any age to reflect and grow. It teaches values, geography and goal setting. The Viking and the Princess offers socio-emotional support and strength. Children are affected by their environments and socio-ecological factors, often facing adverse childhood experiences.
The more ACEs one the higher levels of toxic stress which leads to adult depression, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem. Erik, our protagonist, faces the following traumas as a child including:·         Death of his mother·         Death of his sister·         Socio-emotional neglect·         A single parent home·         Witness to violence In this short tale, he overcomes adversity, discovers his gifts, and heals.
Erik builds self-faith after learning about the armor of God.  He heals his traumas with music and the unconditional love of both Grandma Mathilda and Princessa Maria.