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LILY'S AMBASSADORS - THE FOUR PAWS MEMOIRS
Lilys nine Ambassadors are Lucky, Lovely, Lucie, Lemon, Leonardo, Laila, Ludwig, Louise, and Lennon.
The adorable story tellers were born during and after the lockdown in 2020 and 2021.
Everything began with Lucky. Meanwhile, eight more enchanting characters are sharing their amusing and inspiring life stories with important messages.
Integration, Acceptance, Tolerance as well as anti-discrimination, anti-racism, anti-bullying, friendship, humanity, empathy,
and education are the most powerful topics in this entertaining book for children from eight to adult readers.
Age: 8 +
Genre: Fiction / Short Stories / Christmas
Author: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
Available in English and German
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LENNON, The Miracle of Music
Tagline: "A journey from silence to sound — and from sorrow to hope."
Description: Lennon – The Miracle of Music is a moving children’s story about friendship, loss, hope, and the healing power of music – told from the perspective of a sensitive dog.
Lennon lives with his loving owner Claudia in a magical Bavarian village. When Claudia turns her Bed & Breakfast into a children’s home, Lennon becomes a quiet observer of many young lives shaped by loss. But when traumatized refugee children from Syria and Afghanistan arrive, everything changes. Amid language barriers, grief, and cultural differences, the children – and Lennon – discover a shared language: music.
With heart, humor, and empathy, this book explores the themes of tolerance, unity, and the universal power of melodies to connect us when words fail.
Target Audience/Perfect for:
For children aged 8+, ideal for shared reading and classroom discussion
For schools, educators, and parents who want to explore empathy, trauma, and inclusion in a child-friendly way
For anyone who believes in the power of music and humanity
Themes: For schools, educators, and parents who want to explore empathy, trauma, and inclusion in a child-friendly way. A beautiful story for anyone who believes in the power of music and humanity.
Values Conveyed: “Lennon – The Miracle of Music” is a heartfelt tale that teaches empathy, inclusion, courage, and the healing power of music. It encourages children to embrace diversity, build emotional resilience, and find connection beyond language.
My Voice for the Voiceless: “Music is the language of love – and love is all we need.” The power of music unites humanity, while politics and religion often divide us.
If people learned to care more about what others feel than what they say, the world would be a far better and more peaceful place.
With a little love, empathy, understanding, and emotional support, we can create both small and great miracles.
Age: 8+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy / Music / Christmas
Autorin: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
PRINT & EBOOK ENGLISH
PRINT & EBUCH DEUTSCH
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LOUISE, Love at First Bite
Tagline: "When hearts are closed, kindness finds a secret way in - with sugar, spice, and a wagging tail."
Description: Told through the warm and witty voice of Louise, a sassy little dog with a big heart and an even bigger nose for baked goods, this charming story follows an elderly widow, a pair of refugee sisters from Syria, and a quiet Bavarian village brimming with old traditions and new beginnings.
LOUISE, Love at First Bite is a sugar-sweet and soul-salty tale about loss, loneliness, and the unexpected magic that happens when different worlds-and recipes-collide.
With love, humor, and just the right amount of cinnamon, this is a story that reminds us: healing sometimes comes in the form of muffins and messy kitchens.
Target Audience / Perfect For:
Middle-grade to adult readers (ages 10+)
Fans of heartwarming stories with emotional depth
Educators and families seeking inclusive, refugee-positive literature
Anyone who believes in second chances, baking therapy, and the power of kindness
Themes:
Grief and healing
Found family & intergenerational friendship
Integration and cultural exchange
Prejudice, change, and personal growth
The joy of baking and food as a universal language
The overlooked emotional intelligence of animals
Values Conveyed:
Empathy, Understanding others through shared experience and compassion
Kindness, Small acts of love can rewrite someone’s whole story
Hope, ven broken hearts can rise again, like dough left to rest
Inclusion, Everyone deserves a seat at the table
Generosity,Giving what you have, even if it’s just leftovers or love
My Voice for the Voiceless: Refugees are not your enemies! Change isn’t always easy, but it gives you the opportunity for new beginnings. Letting people from other countries and cultures into your known field can be surprisingly rewarding. Never be afraid of the unknown! Adding a little pinch of salt, sugar, and spice to your daily life is tastier than you might think. The joy goes beyond your wildest imagination and expectations.
Alter: 10+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy / Baking / Christmas
Autorin: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
EBOOK ENGLISH
EBUCH DEUTSCH
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LUDWIG, For Eternity And Beyond
Tagline: "One little dog. One big dream. A journey of hope, healing, and belonging."
Description: Ludwig is a charming dachshund with big dreams, a refugee with a healing heart, and a Bavarian village changed by kindness.
Set against the enchanting backdrop of Neuschwanstein Castle, Ludwig, For Eternity and Beyond is a heartfelt tale of resilience, purpose, and unexpected friendship. This uplifting story celebrates the power of inclusion, the importance of dreams, and the deep bonds between humans and animals—no matter their background, size, or origin. A hopeful read for all ages, it reminds us that love, empathy, and determination can transform lives-forever.
Target Audience / Perfect For:
For children aged 8+
Ideal for classroom discussions on social justice, human rights, and inclusion
Social-Emotional Learning about topics:
Immigration & refugee experience
Animal-assisted therapy
Empathy & mental health awareness
Intercultural friendship
Overcoming bias and stereotypes
Themes: Refugees, inclusion, shelter animals, emotional growth, friendship, and creativity.
Values Conveyed: The story of Ludwig celebrates empathy, inclusion, perseverance, and the belief that everyone—no matter their size, background, or status—deserves dignity, purpose, and belonging.
My Voice for the Voiceless:
Ludwig’s inspiring and empowering story shows that even in the most difficult times, there is no excuse for complaining and letting yourself go. If there is a will, there is a way! Don’t ever let discrimination and prejudice stop you from your dreams and desires.
Age: 8+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy
Autorin: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
EBOOK ENGLISH
AUDIO BOOK GERMAN
EBUCH DEUTSCH
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LAILA, All Colors Matter!
Tagline: "One spotted pup. One colorful dream. A journey from forgotten to forever loved."
Description: Laila – All Colors Matter! follows a brave little Dalmatian growing up in a refugee camp, dreaming of a family to love her just as she is. Told from her perspective, this heartfelt and beautifully illustrated story celebrates hope, kindness, diversity, and the healing magic of art and color. A moving and empowering read for children aged 7 and up.
Target Audience/Perfect for: Classrooms, read-alouds, diversity education, and compassionate parenting.
Themes: Refugees, inclusion, shelter animals, emotional growth, friendship, and creativity.
Values Conveyed in this story: Friendship, Acceptance and Helpfulness. This story is perfect as a starting point for school projects on integration, art, or love for animals, for recommended Age: 7–12 years, with the following learning objectives:
Develop empathy and compassion for refugees and animals
Understand and accept cultural diversity and being different
Encourage creativity through colors and artistic expression
Recognize the importance of friendship, family, and belonging
My Voice for the Voiceless:
This story is dedicated to all the innocent and hopeless refugees stuck for years and decades in overcrowded refugee camps in different locations around the world. No one freely chooses to move into a refugee camp to stay and suffer there for ages. No one chooses to live in misery. My thoughts and prayers are with every single one of you.
Age: 7+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy
Autorin: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
Available as Audiobook in English
EBOOK ENGLISH
AUDIO BOOK ENGLISH
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LUCKY - From Zero to Hero
Tagline: "From forgotten shelter pup to fearless airport hero—Lucky proves every life has purpose."
Description: "Lucky: From Zero to Hero" is an inspiring, heartwarming, and educational tale of transformation, resilience, and second chances. Told from the perspective of a once-unwanted dog, this story follows Lucky's journey from a neglected shelter in Dublin to becoming a proud and valued police dog. Along the way, it sensitively weaves themes of animal welfare, inclusion, empathy, and the refugee experience — offering young readers powerful life lessons on perseverance, purpose, and the impact of kindness.
Target Audience/Perfect for: 8–12 years (adaptable for younger or older students)
This unique story is both entertaining and deeply meaningful — ideal for young readers, educators, parents, and socially conscious families.
Themes: empathy, Refugees, Animal Welfare, Responsibility, Prejudice, Belonging, Purpose
Values Conveyed: "Lucky: From Zero to Hero" is an inspiring children's story about empathy, second chances, and the power of education, showing that every life—human or animal—deserves love, purpose, and dignity.
My Voice for the Voiceless:
Every single refugee deserves an education and the chance to be trained and the chance to work in their field of interest and ability. Every single refugee is gifted and should be supported! Only in this way can our society progress. Only in this way will the next generation be able to become independent, useful, valued, and taxpaying members of our society.
If humans are able to educate animals and give them a useful job, they should be able to educate refugees and give them a meaningful job as well.
The Audiobook / Hörbuch
Audiobook narrated by Lily Amis in
English and
German
Age: 8+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy
Author: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
Available in English, German, Italian, Spanish
EBOOK ENGLISH
EBUCH DEUTSCH
EBOOK ITALIAN
EBOOK SPANISH
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LOVELY - C’est toujours l'amour
Tagline:"Parisian paws, British chaos, and one unforgettable adventure!"
Description: “Lovely – C’est toujours l’amour” is a heartwarming and thought-provoking tale told through the eyes of a spoiled Parisian Chihuahua whose world is turned upside down when her owner moves to London for love. What begins as a light and charming story quickly unfolds into a powerful narrative about loss, identity, empathy, and the plight of refugees. With humor, emotion, and a deep message of compassion, this story will touch the hearts of readers young and old.
Target Audience/Perfect for: Lovely – C’est toujours l’amour is ideal for children aged 8 and up, young adults, and families who enjoy heartwarming and meaningful stories. It’s especially well-suited for animal lovers, pet owners, and educators looking for engaging material that encourages emotional development and cultural awareness. The story is also a great fit for readers interested in socially conscious literature and those who want to introduce younger audiences to real-world issues like immigration and displacement in a gentle, relatable way.
Themes: This beautifully told tale explores universal themes such as love, loyalty, loss, and emotional resilience. It deals with the difficulties of separation and change, the longing for belonging, and the fear of the unknown. At the same time, it touches on larger social issues like cultural identity and the refugee experience, all through the charming and insightful voice of a little dog navigating a world turned upside down.
Values Conveyed: The story conveys powerful and timeless values, including empathy—for both humans and animals—gratitude for what we have, and the importance of love in guiding us through life’s most difficult moments. It encourages readers to keep an open heart and mind toward different cultures and people, and to show compassion and respect to those facing hardship. Ultimately, it’s a story about kindness, resilience, and the belief that love can be a solution to even the greatest challenges.
My Voice for the Voiceless: Anyone can become a refugee! Anyone from any country, level of education and income can become a refugee. This is the message of this educational story for the Lily4Refugees Project. We should never judge people and their life stories. Instead, we should be understanding and compassionate towards innocent people who are forced to leave their homeland for a better life and a hopeful future in dignity. We should never point our fingers at others; instead, we should look at our own actions.
Age: 8+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy
Autorin: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
Available in English and German
EBOOK ENGLISH
EBUCH DEUTSCH
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LUCIE - The Smell of Silence
Tagline: "War stole her world. Hope gave her voice."
Description: “Lucie – The Smell of Silence” is a powerful, emotionally charged story told through the eyes of a once-happy family dog whose idyllic life is shattered by war. As Lucie navigates loss, trauma, and displacement, she offers a unique and deeply moving perspective on the refugee crisis—one rooted in unconditional love, loyalty, and the haunting silence of survival. This is more than a dog’s journey—it’s a tribute to every innocent soul caught in the crossfire of conflict.
Target Audience / Perfect for:
Middle grade and YA readers (10+)
Families, educators, and animal lovers
Readers interested in social justice, refugee stories, and emotional resilience
Teachers looking for empathy-building classroom material
Anyone with a heart for storytelling that bridges the gap between species and speaks truth to power
Themes:
War and displacement
Family and belonging
Love, loss, and loyalty
Resilience in the face of destruction
The refugee experience
The innocent victims of conflict—humans, animals, and nature
Values Conveyed:
Empathy: understanding suffering beyond human borders
Hope: even in darkness, it’s the last light to fade
Courage: facing fear without knowing what’s ahead
Compassion: the power of love to heal and protect
Awareness: war doesn’t just destroy cities—it destroys souls
Solidarity: we rise by lifting others, especially the voiceless
My Voice for the Voiceless:
War does not only destroy humans but also animal’s lives. It also destroys the beauty of nature and sets countries back from improving for decades if not centuries. Unfortunately, anyone can become homeless. Anyone can become stateless. Anyone can become an undocumented refugee. When you lose everything you have and everyone you love, there is only one thing that keeps you moving forward: hope and the belief in a better and safer future. This is the message of this educational story for the Lily4Refugees Project.
Age: 13+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy
Author: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
Available in English and German
EBOOK ENGLISH
EBUCH DEUTSCH
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LEMON - When Later Becomes Never
Tagline: "When later becomes never, a dog’s loyalty becomes eternal."
Description: Lemon is a deeply moving, true-story-inspired narrative told through the eyes of a tiny but mighty dog who becomes the heart of a Zurich refugee shelter in the late 1980s. As Lemon navigates the challenges of displacement, cultural integration, and heartbreak, we meet the unforgettable five-year-old Mansour—a boy whose tragic death shakes a community and exposes the silent flaws in a trusted system. A story of love, loss, loyalty, and justice left undone, Lemon is both a tender tribute and a bold social critique wrapped in canine devotion and human resilience.
Target Audience/Perfect for:
Readers aged 12+ to adults
Educators and human rights advocates
Fans of emotionally rich, character-driven narratives
Animal lovers and refugee voices allies
Readers of memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and socially conscious fiction
Book clubs looking for a meaningful, discussion-worthy read
Themes:
Refugee life & cultural displacement
Childhood trauma and resilience
Systemic injustice & social neglect
Grief and mourning
Animal-human bonds
Loyalty, belonging, and found family
The gap between promise and reality in Western societies
Values Conveyed:
Empathy toward the voiceless and marginalized
The transformative power of kindness and community
The bittersweet necessity of letting go
The unspoken emotional burdens of refugees
The importance of truth, remembrance, and justice
Responsibility of institutions toward children and vulnerable populations
My Voice for the Voiceless:
In loving memory of Mansour M. (1982 – 1992)
Age: 12+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy inspired by a true story
Author: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
Available in English and German
EBOOK ENGLISH
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LEONARDO - Humans Just Dont Care!
Tagline: “A street dog. A refugee. One mission: to find hope in a world that has forgotten how to care.”
Description: “Leonardo – Humans Just Don’t Care!” is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful story told from the perspective of a brave street dog. Rescued from an abusive shelter, Leonardo dreams of finding love and purpose. Instead, he discovers the painful realities of orphanages, homelessness, and the refugee crisis. This emotional journey through Florence and Rome sheds light on injustice, humanity’s indifference, and the unbreakable bond between two forgotten souls. A touching tale of courage, compassion, and the power of speaking up for the voiceless.
Target Audience/Perfect for:
Students aged 10+ (Grade 5 and up)
Subjects: English, Ethics, Social Studies, Religion
Themes: Empathy, Migration & Refugees, Animal Welfare, Homelessness, Social Justice, inclusion, shelter animals, emotional growth, friendship, and creativity.
Values Conveyed:
• The book deals with serious themes like animal abuse, homelessness, refugees, and social justice.
• It contains emotional content and critical reflection, but is written in accessible, empathetic language that older children and teens can understand.
• While younger children may enjoy the dog’s perspective, the full message is most impactful for readers aged 10 and up, especially those ready for socially aware fiction.
My Voice for the Voiceless:
Every single human being deserves a life of dignity. Every single soul deserves to be taken care of. Every single human being deserves to experience love and kindness, whether it is a child in an orphanage or homeless people and refugees on our streets. The story of Leonardo is my voice for the forgotten souls!
Age: 10+
Genre: Fiction / Social Issues
Author: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
Available in English, German and Italian
EBOOK ENGLISH
EBUCH DEUTSCH
EBUCH ITALIAN
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HOPE, Augen zu und durch!
Dies ist die Geschichte eines unglücklichen und vereinsamten Hundes, der hilflos und verängstigt auf ein Wunder wartet!
Hope erzählt ihre spannende Lebensgeschichte und wie sie aus einer hoffnunglosen und schrecklichen Lage gerettet wurde.
Meine Stimme für die Stimmlosen
Dies ist ein Lehrbuch für das Lily4Refugees-Projekt. Die Geschichte von Hope soll jungen Lesern die Bedeutung von Hilfsbereitschaft, Liebe, Fürsorge und Freundschaft vermitteln.
Es ist auch ein Weckruf an Regierungen, Gesetzgeber und unsere selbstsüchtige und herablassende Gesellschaft, Flüchtlinge einzubeziehen und in ihr Flüchtlingsland zu integrieren, anstatt sie zu ignorieren und auszugrenzen. Jeder einzelne Flüchtling verdient ein Zuhause. Jeder Flüchtling sollte unterstützt werden!
Wenn Menschen in der Lage sind, Tiere ein Zuhause zu schenken, sollten sie auch in der Lage sein, Flüchtlingsfamilien eine Heimat und eine Zukunft zu bieten.
Alter: 5+
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy
Autorin: Lily & Sima Amis
Bookcover by nasSima-design.com
Available in German
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