WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF CRISTINA TERRAZAS L.L.C.
Today, Lifeimals Village is a world where wonder begins in a child’s heart and curiosity grows in their mind.
Do you want to learn a new feeling?
This wonderful new feeling is called SELF-LOVE!
C'MON, let Ms. Turtlette show Willow the Ooowl and you how it's done in their small little town called Life-Imals Village!
Note to Readers, Listeners and Learners: This read-aloud book is filled with rhyming words that make learning fun while helping children discover how to love themselves through discovering new emotions. With vibrant colorful illustrations that kids adore, this book is a joy from start to finish. The rhymes also help children develop their listening skills and phonemic awareness while exploring new vocabulary words.
Important: Reading this book with your children and for yourself will inspire them and you to begin your self-discovery journey. Along your journey you may also learn about other topics such as self-awareness, self-esteem, self-reflection, and self-confidence.
About Lifeimals Village
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Lifeimals Village’s mission is to inspire growing hearts and minds through imaginative stories led by creative, curious characters who invite children to explore the world with wonder.
Our Team
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are committed to educating growing hearts and minds.
Our Story
Our Mission
Our Story
Founded in 2024, Cristina’s lifelong love of books, her personal journey with Epilepsy, and encouragement from a friend inspired her to finally pursue her dream of writing children’s books.
This journey of self-discovery helped her realize the profound
importance of self-love.
Which became the heartfelt mission of her first book,
Founded in 2024, Cristina’s lifelong love of books, her personal journey with Epilepsy, and encouragement from a friend inspired her to finally pursue her dream of writing children’s books.
This journey of self-discovery helped her realize the profound
importance of self-love.
Which became the heartfelt mission of her first book,
Today, Ms. Turtlette Talks About SELF-LOVE.
Her 2nd book is currently with her illustrator....
HURRAY!
COMING OUT SOON!
PAST EVENT: READ IT, WRITE IT! Delray Beach, FL
Lifeimals Village came to life at the Delray Beach Library! 🐢📚✨
What a wonderful day sharing Ms. Turtlette and the heart of Lifeimals Village with families, readers, writers, and members of our community.
Lifeimals Village is more than a collection of characters and stories. It is a place where children are encouraged to wonder, ask questions, be kind, believe in themselves, and learn to love their own shell from the inside out. 💗
Ms. Turtlette was right there with me, reminding us that sometimes the biggest lessons begin with one tiny turtle step.
We had a very special visitor! Dr. Virginia Salus stopped by to visit us at the event, and I was so happy to share a little Lifeimals Village joy with her.
Thank you to the Delray Beach Library and everyone who stopped at our table, talked with us, discovered Ms. Turtlette, and became part of our growing Lifeimals Village community.
We’re just getting started. There are so many more stories, characters, questions, and adventures waiting in the Village. 🌳☀️🐢
Welcome to Lifeimals Village, a world where wonder begins in a child’s heart and curiosity grows in their mind.
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PAST EVENT: PROCLAIM ARTFEST
🌊 A Shell-full of Thanks! 🐢
We had a turtle-y wonderful time splashing our pages with color and making sweet memories together! A huge shoutout to the bright and creative Ellie for visiting us, coloring this beautiful picture of Ms. Turtlette, and holding her too!
Ms. Turtlette sends you oceans of love for your wonderful artwork.
Remember to love your shell from the inside out.
Visit us on the site to explore more of the Lifeimals Village magic!
With love,
Cristina Terrazas & your Lifeimals Village friends 💙
#LifeimalsVillage #MsTurtlette #SelfLove #YoungArtists #ChildrensBooks #CommunityFun #CreativeKids
Want to share your own Lifeimals artwork or join us at our next community event?
Check out our latest book updates on the site and social media.
PAST EVENT
🤠🎉 WHAT A BLAST IN BOYNTON BEACH! 🐢🦉🦕💜
Hallie and Jett stopped by First Friday in Boynton Beach, FL for some turtle-tastic, owl-some, dino-mite fun! 🐢🦉🦕✨
Jett colored an actual page from
📖 Today, Ms. Turtlette Talks About SELF-LOVE
while Hallie joined in the fun—sharing smiles, giggles, and a little Lifeimals Village magic! 🌈✨
💜 Coloring together.
💜 Smiling together.
💜 Making memories together.
Welcome to Lifeimals Village—where little moments can become BIG memories! 🐢🦉🦕🌈
PAST EVENT
🌧️📚🐢 Even a little rain couldn't wash away the smiles!
Ms. Turtlette had a wonderful time visiting with children during Vintage Vibes: Back-to-School Edition in West Palm Beach, Florida. 💚
Although the weather kept many families away, the children who stopped by enjoyed coloring pages from Today, Ms. Turtlette Talks About SELF-LOVE, sharing smiles, and creativity. 🐢💚
Every story shared, every crayon used, and every smile reminds us why we do what we do, to help children build confidence, kindness, and self-love from the inside out.
Thank you to everyone who braved the rain and spent part of your evening with us. We can't wait to see you at our next adventure!
💚 Love Your Shell.
📚 One Turtle Step at a Time.
🌈 Lifeimals Village – Where wonder begins in a child's heart and curiosity grows in their mind.
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PAST EVENT
MS. TURTLETTE had a TURTLE-TASTIC time with FANNY and ALL the CHILDREN that visited with her at the Lake Worth Beach event...A very special child colored Ms. Turtlette. She did a wonderful job!
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PAST EVENT Look, Ms. Turtlette Loves Green!🐢
At the 4th of July Celebration at Bryant Park, WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME.
📍 Bryant Park, Lake Worth Beach, FL
We got to visit and color all day.
PAST EVENT
We had a blast at the Read It Write It Event!
Welcome to Lifeimals Village. where learning meets heart. 
Have you ever wondered how I came up with the name Lifeimals Village?
It started with a simple idea: 
Life + Animals = Lifeimals Village
I wanted to create a world where children could learn through lovable animal friends.
That's how Lifeimals Village was born, a village where wonder begins in a child's heart and curiosity grows in their mind. 
Ms. Turtlette and I had a TURTLE-TASTIC day seeing you Saturday at the Wellington Mall.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING US.
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💜 Help Bring Hope to Those Living with Epilepsy
Cristina's journey with Epilepsy has shaped moving forward. Today, she is inspired to choose hope, resilience, and love one turte-step at a time.
Because Epilepsy is deeply connected to Cristina’s personal journey, Lifeimals Village proudly raises Epilepsy Awareness.
Ms. Turtlette teaches children to love their shell from the inside out. Especially on hard day. For someone living with Epilepsy, those days can sometimes feel frightening, uncertain, and lonely.
GIVE HOPE & SHARE STRENGTH.
Help someone living with Epilepsy feel supported, understood, and never alone.
Ms. Turtlette invites you to take one small turtle step of kindness.
Your gift, large or small, can help Epilepsy Alliance Florida provide vital support, education, resources, and hope.
A small act of kindness can remind someone that they are not alone.
🐢 C’MON! TAKE A TURTLE STEP FOR HOPE!
“When we care for one another, every shell feels a little safer.” — Ms. Turtlette
Donate through the official Epilepsy Alliance Florida website by taping here: https://epilepsyalliancefl.org/donate/
❤️ ELMO SAID HELLO! ❤️
There's something magical about seeing a child's face light up when they meet a character they love
Recently, Cristina had the chance to say hello to Elmo again, and it was a wonderful reminder that joy, laughter, and imagination have the power to bring people together, no matter your age.
As the creator of Lifeimals Village, Cristina believes every child deserves moments that make them smile, spark their curiosity, and remind them they are loved. 💛
If your little one ever has the chance to meet Elmo or another favorite character, don't miss it. Those smiles, hugs, and giggles become memories they'll treasure for years to come.
Welcome to LIFEIMALS Village!
🌿 Discover self-love from the inside out with Ms. Turtlette’s playful rhymes and gentle guidance. 💫