Worry is a universal emotion - it's so universal that even The Worried Book is worried. What if no one reads it? What if it falls behind the bookcase? What if a monster reads it? So much to worry about! A heartwarming tale teaching children how to identify and manage their worries.

A book wants to be read, but it has a problem. It’s feeling shy. It’s also worried that the reader will find it silly or, worse, boring. The book recommends that the reader choose a different book to read, because surely another book will be better. But what if the reader keeps going?

A hilariously honest and heartwarming story about anxiety, self-doubt, and the power of positive thinking, The Worried Book shows young readers that it’s OK to worry—what matters is how we respond.The Worried Book is having a bit of a meltdown. “Hi, I can’t wait for you to read me… You are going to read me, right? Wait—what if you don’t like me? What if nobody likes me?!”Meet the most anxious book on the shelf—a ne...

The Shy Book is a tender, empowering story that helps children find courage in their quiet moments and reminds them that even the softest voice has something important to say. A Junior Library Guild Gold Selection!This book wants to be read—truly, it does—but there’s just one problem: It’s feeling a little shy. It worries the reader might think it’s silly . . . or worse, boring. So it suggests putting it back on the shelf—surely, there mus...

**CBC Hot of The Press August 2024 TitleWith dynamic illustrations by Susanna Covelli that hilariously contradict the story, This Book Is Not for You is told by Howard Pearlstein in the voice of an oblivious narrator who explains why this book is not for you.**Are you a kid?Are you reading this book?If so, drop it like a hot potato.Seriously, skipper.This book is not for you.Packed with everything a kid could never want—...

The Sad Book is a funny and heartfelt picture book that gives sadness a voice—and helps children see that sad feelings don’t last forever.Everyone feels sad sometimes—even this book! The Sad Book speaks directly to the reader, at first moody and uncooperative, then slowly opening up about its feelings.With humor, honesty, and gentle vulnerability, the book itself becomes the main character, guiding children to recognize sa...