Are your children asking you where they came from or are they telling you?
Discover the writings of Eve Olive — Waldorf teacher, author, and eurythmy artist, whose words awaken wonder in children and adults alike.
"The Mystery Beyond Conception: Understanding Your Child's Journey from the Cosmos to Your Arms."
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Little Stars Dancing in the Night
Join a group of little stars as they dance across the cosmos, glide over Earth's wondrous landscapes on a magic carpet, and joyfully choose the loving parents and home where they are meant to be born.
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Listen, Star Child, The Earth is Calling
Little stars tumble toward Earth, guided by the songs of nature—the wind, the waves, and the fire's warm glow. They land in the safe, loving embrace of the parents who have waited patiently for their arrival.
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Cosmic Child: Inspired Writings from the Threshold of Earth
A unique resource for parents and teachers. Explore a worldwide collection of children's authentic memories, offering deep insights into the soul’s journey, past lives, and the preconception experience.
Joyful Celebrations of Life's Spiritual Beginnings
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Joyful Celebrations of Life's Spiritual Beginnings 〰️
Imagination
Stories that awaken wonder, creativity, and reverence for the natural world and the cosmos.
Connection
A sense of belonging — to family, community, and to the greater universe — nurturing empathy and love.
Inner Growth
Encouragement for children to trust their intuition, embrace their uniqueness, and grow with confidence and joy.
What Readers Have to Say
"Once again you have painted the connection of humans to the supersensible world in the rhythm and poetry of moving, dancing words. You have at once expanded the experience of space and conceptualized being, envisaging a receptive world with clean air, pure water and warm communities of loving parents to grow happy ones free to be me!"
~ Alice
"This magical, poetic, rhythmic tale reveals the journey of a star child who hears earth’s subtle and mysterious calling, an invitation to transcend time and space to travel through the cosmos and towards the miracle of birth – a reuniting with mother, father, and the gifts of earth."
~ Barbara
"Your Little Stars Dancing in the Night is totally captivating, a heart warming, charming dancing realization of "a wish for earth. a wish for birth, strong for life and safe from harm" birthing into "loving arms" poetically written, delightfully illustrated."
~ Nancy
"I love this book because it is so gentle and beautiful and it includes depictions of children and families all over the world. It allows a child to dream and wonder about finding his/her family. A lovely book to start a conversation with children about the wonder and miracle of being born and coming to earth."
~ Margaret
"How I wish I had little stars dancing in the night to read to my children and grandchildren when they were little and still remembering their own dance to birth on earth. This is a wise and loving reminder of the spiritual bond that draws parents and children together, the foundation of family. I can imagine the wonderful and tender conversations between a parent and child following the reading of this book."
~ Lynn
"This book is beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated and a feast for the eyes and the soul. It will draw the family closer and give little ones a healthy sense of belonging in this ungrounded world. Anyone of any age will be warmed by it's beauty and gentle message."
~ Tom
About Eve Olive
Born in Tennessee in 1934, Eve Olive’s enchanting journey began in Africa, where she spent her formative years before returning to the US as an adult.
A lifelong creative force, Eve is an architect, educator, and writer who helped found and design the Emerson Waldorf School in Chapel Hill, NC, where she also taught eurythmy for 24 years.
Her deep spiritual insights inform her work, including the acclaimed performance piece, Cosmic Journey, and the anthology, Cosmic Child.
Today, Eve shares her warmth with three step-children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren from her lovingly restored 1910 farmhouse in North Carolina.
Even today, Eve's deepest passion is the spiritual life of the child, a theme she continues to explore through her writing and work, offering insights into the profound journey of the soul to Earth.
Why These Books?
🌿 Rooted in Waldorf traditions of imagination and reverence
🪄 Written to awaken questions of wonder and conversations of connection
✨ Inspired by Eurythmy, where words become living movement
📚 Perfect for Waldorf schools, libraries, teachers, and families everywhere
AND…they’re beautifully illustrated…
Experience Eve’s Art
Work with Eve Olive
Beyond her books, Eve loves connecting with schools, libraries, fairs, and community gatherings. With her background as a Waldorf teacher and eurythmy artist, she brings her stories alive through movement, poetry, and imagination.
Readings & storytelling for children
Workshops for teachers and parents
Library and school collaborations
Book fairs and author events
FAQs
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Eve’s books are written for children in early childhood through the early grades (ages 3–9), but parents, grandparents, and teachers also treasure them for their depth and poetic beauty.
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Yes. Eve Olive is a long-time Waldorf teacher and eurythmist. Her books reflect Waldorf values — imagination, reverence for nature, and storytelling that nourishes the child’s inner life.
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Absolutely. Many Waldorf schools, early childhood centers, and libraries use Eve’s books for story time, seasonal festivals, and creative learning.
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Not at all. While rooted in Waldorf traditions, her books speak to all families who want imaginative, soothing, and uplifting stories for their children.
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All of Eve Olive’s books are available on Amazon. Shop here →
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Yes. Eve offers readings, storytelling, and workshops for teachers, parents, and children.
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Yes. Little Stars Dancing in the Night includes afterword activities such as drawing, painting, and movement-based projects. These are designed to nurture imagination and creativity at home or in the classroom.
