Emily Grace and the What-Ifs
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.
Lisa B. Gehring, MLIS, earned her master's degree from Louisiana State University's School of Library and Information Science. 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."
Regina Flath is a graphic designer and illustrator with a passion for books: reading them, designing them, and illustrating them. She graduated from the University of the Arts in 2009 with a BFA in illustration. She is the cover designer and cover illustrator for the David A. Adler series "Danny's Doodles." Emily Grace and the What-Ifs is her picture book illustration debut. When she's not making books, she's usually making something else, like herbal medicine, homemade lotion, socks, handspun yarns, or dinner. When Regina needs to relax before bed she likes to drink a cup of herbal tea and think of quiet forests. She lives with her husband Dennis, daughter Violet, and two crazy cats. Visit Regina at Regina Flathopens in new window and hear about her upcoming adventures by following her on Twitter @reginaflath.
- Gold medal, 2016 Nautilus Awards
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
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
Reading Is Fundamental
This book is part of the "Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Social Emotional Learning Collectionopens in new window." Books in this collection are accompanied by free resources, including puzzles and word games, designed to enhance both literacy skills and socioemotional engagement of young readers.
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Criss cross puzzle
Word search
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