About Heart Reads
At Heart Reads, we believe stories can be a soft place to land.
Heart Reads is a gentle corner for children’s books that nurture emotional wellbeing — stories that calm anxious hearts, celebrate quiet bravery, and hold space for life’s tender moments.
Each book is chosen with intention. Some offer comfort, some open conversations, and others gently support children (and their grown-ups) through big feelings, change, and healing. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful bedtime read, a story that helps make sense of worry or grief, or an adventure that quietly builds courage, these books are here to support you.
The stories you’ll find here invite shared moments — encouraging children and adults to slow down, reflect, and connect. There is no right way to read them. What matters most is the moment you share.
Heart Reads isn’t about rushing through pages or finding perfect answers. It’s about choosing stories that feel safe, meaningful, and full of heart.
Thank you for visiting my bookstore and I hope you find books that you’ll keep close to your heart and enjoy with your family for many, many years.
About Me
My name is Corazon Ramos, and Heart Reads is deeply personal to me.
If you’ve spent time here, you may have noticed that Heart Reads reflects the meaning of my name — Corazón, which means heart. Stories have always been where my heart felt most at home. From a young age, I was drawn to books that inspired wonder, kindness, and imagination — stories where anything felt possible.
My love for storytelling naturally led me to writing for children, where the “what ifs” in my mind became gentle adventures and imaginative worlds. To formally begin my writing journey, I studied Writing Stories for Children with the New Zealand Institute of Business Studies, graduating with Excellence in 2013.
My picture book, My Crazy Cat, marked an early chapter in my publishing journey, and Heart Reads soon followed — a space where I could bring together the kinds of stories I believe children deserve.
Today, I also publish under Imagine Press NZ, sharing stories that reflect the same values you’ll find throughout Heart Reads: emotional warmth, imagination, and gentle encouragement.
My latest picture book, What Makes a Witch, follows a young girl on an enchanting journey to discover her inner magic — a story about curiosity, self-belief, and becoming who you are meant to be.
Thank you for being here. I hope you find stories you’ll keep close to your heart, return to often, and share with your family for many years to come.
Books by Corazon Ramos
