Emily Grace and the What-Ifs: A Story for Children about Nighttime Fears - Hardcover

Gehring, Lisa B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1433821060 ISBN 13: 9781433821066

Publisher: Magination Press, 2016

Synopsis

What if a big rhinoceros charges out through my closet door and pulls all my covers off and I get cold and catch pneumonia?

What if I wake up tomorrow and I am a princess far, far away from home, all by myself?

Emily Grace faces her fears and calms herself...and eventually thinks, ""What if I close my eyes now and go to sleep?""

Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information and strategies for coping with bedtime struggles.

About this title

Review:

Gold medal, 2016 Nautilus Awards

"A useful addition to a public library's parenting collection, or for school libraries where parents seek help regarding their children's behavior." --School Library Journal

"Perfect for introducing one's child to basic relaxation techniques, and encouraging them to be more independent at bedtime instead of crying or calling for an adult. Highly recommended." --Midwest Book Review

"Anxious Emily Grace imagines some fancifully scary "what-ifs" as she tries to go to sleep. Then she notices her familiar and comforting surroundings and transforms her scary "what-ifs" into pleasant ones. This charmingly illustrated book is great for leading fearful children into finding strategies to calm themselves."--Ann Gonzales, Children's Librarian

"This engaging children's book explores night time anxiety of children and could help children learn some self soothing techniques to overcome their fear and perhaps ease their suffering." --Jan Mosher, Children's Librarian

About the Author:

Lisa B. Gehring, MLIS, earned her master's degree from Louisiana State University's School of Library and Information Science, USA. She has been a teacher and principal at a school for children with learning differences, and believes in empowering children to face and work through their fears. She loves to find the funny in life, convinced that laughter is one of life's greatest gifts. She lives in south Louisiana (Geaux Tigers!) with her husband and ""granddog."" Lisa uses Emily Grace's skills and many more to manage her own ""what-ifs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Magination Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1433821060
• ISBN 13: 9781433821066
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Flath Regina