I live in Seattle, Washington and am a mom of one. My background is in education and I have worked mostly with English language learners in schools and tutoring centers.

This captivating story follows Ms. Thompson, as she tells her students to prepare for a fancy-dress day tomorrow at school. The children are so excited although some are unsure of what to wear. Little Amira rushes to school the following morning and forgets her princess dress, leaving it at home. Even though her kind teacher and friends want to help her by making her a crown and wand from shiny gold paper, it is not the same as wearing her princess dress. Is there any chance of her dress getting to the school in time? Will Amira be a princess? Read this enchanting story to discover what happens.

Imagine having someone that is just like you in the world. Or what if they were not just like you, but everyone thought they were? Twin sisters Alexia and Denise might look alike on the outside, but they are very different on the inside. Join the sisters as they reveal what makes them unique. An enduring story of siblings who share a strong bond that parents will appreciate and children will love.

A magical adventure awaits young readers in, “Boo Who?,” when a precocious girl named Gracie, her dog, Sniggles, and their friends; Bob, a crotchety crow; Lucy, an eccentric cat; and an anxiety-filled squirrel named Ziggy, befriend a fearful little ghost, Boo Montague, at the Hocus Pocus Pumpkin Patch. Boo was shunned by the other ghosts because he’s cheerful, not spiteful and frightful. Gracie invites Boo to join them for Halloween.

One day, Emily loses her beloved toy penguin, Theo. What she doesn’t know is that Theo has a very special gift. Emily’s penguin takes her on a little adventure where she discovers the joy of being kind.

Inspired by a true family story, this heartwarming story will invite young readers to think about perspective taking and empathy when confronted with big emotions. This picture book contains hand-drawn watercolor illustrations and is recommended for children ages three and above.

Twins Dalilah and Dexter love playing games, reading colorful books, sharing toys with one another but most of all, using their imaginations to explore different places around the world.

It’s Theodore’s first Halloween and he’s excited and ready! Bobbing for apples? Check. Carving a pumpkin? Check. Scary stories? Check. But what is he going to wear for trick-or-treating?

Meet Sticky Icky Vicky, a girl who wants to get over her fear—once and for all

In Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear, the first book in the Sticky Icky Vicky™ series, authors Alysia and Michael Ssentamu introduce readers to Vicky, a fun-loving girl who doesn’t mind getting a little sticky and icky.

I am a licensed clinical therapist in private practice working with both adolescents and adults with a focus on treating anxiety.

Ring Tail Raffi is a story about a Lemur with anxiety who ventures on a life changing journey, ultimately learning mindfulness skills to cope with his worries and fears. This story introduces young minds to beginner’s mindfulness concepts, followed by interactive questions fostering dialogue between children and caregivers such as parents, teachers or therapists. For all those interested in nature and animals, we also learn some fun facts. Let’s experience learning Mindfulness in Madagascar with this lovable Lemur!