Discover the Magic of a Child’s Heart 
What if your childhood treasures weren’t just rocks and pebbles—but strong lessons wrapped in wonder?
The Blue Wagon isn’t just a children’s story—it’s a gentle nudge to remember the weight we all carry and the beauty of kindness that helps us through. If you’ve ever felt burdened, alone, or unseen… this story will speak to you.
About the Author
Karen R. Sullivan was born in Columbus, Ohio, and holds a degree in Psychology with a minor in Religion from Trevecca Nazarene University. Inspired to write from a young age, Karen turned her thoughts and journaling into a warm storytelling journey. The Blue Wagon came to her as a divine gift—flowing effortlessly from her heart to the page.
About the Book
The Blue Wagon is a tender children’s story about a six-year-old girl named Heather, who sets off with her little wagon in search of treasures. But the real treasure lies not in the rocks she collects—but in the life lessons she uncovers along the way.
The Blue Wagon is coming... coming... coming...
Some journeys begin with a single memory.
The Blue Wagon — a story of love, loss, and the road we leave behind.
Our Testimonial
What are readers saying about The Blue Wagon? Here’s what people are sharing after being touched by this charming story:
My 6-year-old absolutely loves Heather and her treasure hunt. The story feels like it was written just for her—and honestly, it brought tears to my eyes too. It's become our bedtime favorite.
I bought this thinking it would be just a cute story. But it turned into a gentle reminder of what I’ve been carrying emotionally. Beautifully written and unexpectedly meaningful.
As a teacher, this book sparked meaningful conversations with my students about kindness, burdens, and what it means to be seen. A must-have in every elementary library.
My son is fascinated by dinosaurs, so the part about the fossil rock completely hooked him. But what I loved most was the quiet lesson at the end. It’s a beautiful story for both of us.
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“Let me show you something important.” And if we’re wise enough to listen, we’ll realize what Karen R. Sullivan already knows:
Children aren’t just watching us—they’re hoping we’ll watch them back.
We all carry wagons, even if they’re invisible. What’s inside might look like rocks to others, but to us, they’re pieces of our story. What Karen R. Sullivan reminds us through Heather’s journey is simple but profound:
If we take the time to look inside each other’s wagons, we might just understand what’s really weighing us down—and how much lighter things feel when someone helps us pull.
Treasure it, not because it’s valuable in the world’s eyes, but because it’s valuable to them. Karen R. Sullivan’s The Blue Wagon reminds us that to honor a child’s treasure is to honor the child themselves. And sometimes, in doing so, we reconnect with the child we once were.
As the author shared, this book is for the adult inner child too. Because worry doesn’t start in adulthood—it often begins when we’re young, picking up rocks we didn’t know were heavy.
