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We Don't Like Heights!
Children's Books
Since when is a kite afraid of heights? Well, this one is! But when he discovers a hot-air balloon, an airplane, and even a rocketship all possess the same fear, he begins to discover that they are not all that different from one another.
This absurd, humorous story is about children understanding that being afraid of something is okay and normal.
Book Bubbles from We Don't Like Heights!
I don't like to fly.
This book uses the fear of heights to address the anxiety fear creates, but I wanted to address the subject in a funny and unassuming way. I often use humor to talk about important issues, such as anxiety and fear, as I find humor takes the sting out of such emotions. I also like using humor that appeals to the parents (i.e., inside jokes, etc.) because the parent may be reading the book over and over (and OVER!) again. Parents need to have fun too, don't you agree?
I don't like to fly
This book uses the fear of heights to address the anxiety fear creates, but I wanted to address the subject in a funny and unassuming way. I often use humor to talk about important issues, such as anxiety and fear, as I find humor takes the sting out of such emotions. I also like using humor that appeals to the parents (i.e., inside jokes, etc.) because the parent may be reading the book over and over (and OVER!) again. Parents need to have fun too, don't you agree?
I'm afraid of spiders.
I like to use humor to talk about important issues, such as anxiety and fear, as I find humor takes the sting out of such emotions. I also like using humor that appeals to the parents (i.e., inside jokes, etc.) because the parent may be reading the book over and over (and OVER!) again. And when the parent laughs (I hope!), the child will see the parent enjoying the book as well and this, I believe, creates a lovely connection between them.
I'm afraid of spiders
I like to use humor to talk about important issues, such as anxiety and fear, as I find humor takes the sting out of such emotions. I also like using humor that appeals to the parents (i.e., inside jokes, etc.) because the parent may be reading the book over and over (and OVER!) again.
I'm afraid of spiders
I like to use humor to talk about important issues, such as anxiety and fear, as I find humor takes the sting out of such emotions. I also like using humor that appeals to the parents (i.e., inside jokes, etc.) because the parent may be reading the book over and over (and OVER!) again.
I don't like to fly
I like to use humor to talk about important issues, such as anxiety and fear, as I find humor takes the sting out of such emotions. I also like using humor that appeals to the parents (i.e., inside jokes, etc.) because the parent may be reading the book over and over (and OVER!) again.
BOB'S BAD DAY
Children's Books
Bob is a balloon and feels he's supposed to be happy all the time. After all, he's a balloon and balloons are for festive occasions. But Bob isn't feelilng so great and doesn't know what exactly he is feeling. When another balloon floats over to him and explains that he is feeling sad, she says that's normal and okay. It's important for kids to learn, from an early age, to put words to their feelings, whether it's sad or anxious or afraid, because naming the feeling is the first step to doing something about it.
Book Bubbles from BOB'S BAD DAY
Put words to your emotions!
Bob is a balloon and feels balloons are supposed to be happy all the time. After all, balloons are for birthday parties and other festive occasions. But Bob isn't feeling so great. He's not sure exactly what he is feeling but it's not happy. When another balloon floats over to him and tells him she thinks he is feeling sad, she says that's normal and okay because everyone feels sad at times. It's important for kids to learn to put words to their feelings, whether it's sad or afraid or anxious, because naming the feeling is the first step to doing something about it. Putting words to our feelings connects our heads to our hearts and the earlier we teach our kids to do that, the healthier they will be as they grow into adulthood.
Put words to feelings!
Bob is sad but he's a balloon and balloons are supposed to be happy all the time. So when he decides to float away at a birthday party, Robyn the yellow balloon floats after him to help him realize he's not alone. Sometimes children feel sad or anxious or afraid, and that's okay, but sometimes they deny those feelings or understand them. This heartfelt, enlightening book is about helping children put names to their feelings. By putting names to their feelings, they gain the power back to make choices about what to do about it. Teaching children to understand what they are feeling--connecting their mind to their heart--will go a long way to helping them understand themselves as they grow into adulthood.
Bob puts a word to his emotion!
Bob is a balloon and feels balloons are supposed to be happy all the time. After all, balloons are for birthday parties and other festive occasions. But Bob isn't feeling so great. He's not sure exactly what he is feeling but it's not happy. When another balloon floats over to him and tells him she thinks he is feeling sad, she says that's normal and okay because everyone feels sad at times. It's important for kids to learn to put words to their feelings, whether it's sad or afraid or anxious, because naming the feeling is the first step to doing something about it. Putting words to our feelings connects our heads to our hearts and the earlier we teach our kids to do that, the healthier they will be as they grow into adulthood.
Bob puts a name to his emotion!
Bob is sad but he's a balloon and balloons are supposed to be happy all the time. So when he decides to float away at a birthday party, Robyn the yellow balloon floats after him to help him realize he's not alone. Sometimes children feel sad or anxious or afraid, and that's okay, but sometimes they deny those feelings or understand them. This heartfelt, enlightening book is about helping children put names to their feelings. By putting names to their feelings, they gain the power back to make choices about what to do about it. Teaching children to understand what they are feeling--connecting their mind to their heart--will go a long way to helping them understand themselves as they grow into adulthood.
Bob's Bad Day
Sometimes children feel sad or anxious or afraid, and although that's normal and okay, sometimes they deny or avoid those feelings. This heartfelt book is about helping children put names to their feelings. By putting names to their feelings, children are given the power to make choices about what can be done about them. My hope is that by teaching children to be attuned to what they are feeling, and putting names to those feelings, they will grow into adulthood with a healthy understanding of themselves.
Nuh-uh, no way, not happening, I AM NOT GOING TO SCHOOL!
Children's Books
A young banana likes being part of a bunch, but he's growing up and it's time to head off to school. Only he's afraid to go alone, and he'll do anything to stop the narrator from making him go. That is...until he's shown all the fun things he'll miss out on if he doesn't go to school.
Funny and absurd, this story of one stubborn banana will ease the anxiety of any child heading off to school for the first time.
Book Bubbles from Nuh-uh, no way, not happening, I AM NOT GOING TO SCHOOL!
Humor is the great anxiety buster for kids!
I wish I had a book like this before my first day of school. My separation anxiety was so severe that I stood outside the classroom for over two hours before I finally entered. But then there was the class photo and that was a bridge too far! :) I wrote this book for children who may experience the same feelings of fear with the unknown. And perhaps the transition would have been easier for me (and my parents!) if I saw all the fun this banana was going miss out on. (By the way, I eventually I took that class photo, though only by hiding in the corner!)
Humor is an anxiety-buster for kids
I wish I had a book like this before my first day of school. My separation anxiety was so severe that I stood outside the classroom for over two hours before I finally entered. But then there was the class photo and that was a bridge too far! :) I wrote this book for children who may experience the same feelings of fear with the unknown. And perhaps the transition would have been easier for me (and my parents!) if I saw all the fun this banana was going miss out on. (By the way, I eventually I took that class photo, though only by hiding in the corner!)
Don't miss out on all the fun!
I wish I had a book like this before my first day of school. My separation anxiety was so severe that I stood outside the classroom for over two hours before I finally entered. But then there was the class photo and that was a bridge too far! :) I wrote this book for children who may experience the same feelings of fear with the unknown. And perhaps the transition would have been easier for me (and my parents!) if I saw all the fun this banana was going miss out on. (By the way, I eventually I took that class photo, though only by hiding in the corner!)
Nuh-uh, no way, not happening, I AM NOT GOING
I use humor in my books because I find it to be a great anxiety buster. This book addresses the separation anxiety that many children feel heading off to school for the first time (or for any activity that they may have to do alone). I know of which I speak, as I experienced separation anxiety myself when I stood in the corridor while my mother tried to convince me to go into the classroom. I finally agreed but then refused to take the class photo—that was a bridge too far!
