What if ... ?

‘What if’ are two small words that often cause feelings of uneasiness in little worriers, but… what if… they could lead to happiness and adventure? Here is a colourful, playful, and accessible adventure where ‘what ifs’ become springboards for imagination! “What If (thinking) can lead to beautiful. Magical things if you choose”

“A valuable and practical resource to help an anxious child”

“A valuable and practical resource to help an anxious child”

“Unlike many other worry themed books, this does not dwell on the fears of children which often tends to escalate the problem. The constructive and encouraging way that the mother promotes imagination into a positive narrative makes this a useful resource for families.”

“There has been much talk about the impact that the last 18-20 months has had on the mental health of our children and so this book, and the others by this couple, are more critical to know about and share than ever.”

“This illustrated hard cover story book for ages 6+ helps children to realise that their What If…? moments can be good things and that their fears can be lessened.”

“ This is the perfect book for any child (or adult) who worries too often about the ‘What If’s’ in life.” 

“a perfectly comforting bedtime read for young children with racing minds.” 

“Why worry about monsters when you could wonder if clouds were purple. Explores managing anxiety by choosing where our imaginations take us.” “A delightful book … written by an experienced author/clinical psychologist and illustrator/art therapist. It’s an explanation of how children think and how we can help them ‘turn those worries into wonders’.

Issy uses the words ‘what if…’ a lot. What if there is a monster in my cupboard? she wonders before going to sleep. Or What if my floor turns into quicksand and swallows my bed? For her, ‘what if…’ are two little words that start worries and lead to uneasy feelings. But maybe they can be used for something a little more fun…

Share Issy’s wonder and excitement as her mum shows her that asking ‘what if…’ can lead to imaginative adventures far beyond the everyday. After all, What if trees had cupcakes hanging from their branches instead of leaves? Or the clouds were purple and orange and green? These kind of ‘what ifs’ are what this creative and hopeful story is all about.

Showing children that their ‘what ifs’ can lead to feelings of fun, happiness and freedom is key in teaching them how we can change the way we feel simply by changing the way we choose to think. Written by an experienced author/clinical psychologist and illustrator/art therapist duo, What if…? is an exploration of how little worriers think, and how they can choose to turn those worries into wonders.

Young children, parents, carers, teachers and therapists alike will find methods to manage anxiety and to open conversations about worry in this playful and accessible tale. Plus, kids will love the imaginative adventures their ‘what ifs’ can create!

• | Author: Lynn Jenkins, Kirrili Lonergan
• | Publisher: Exisle Publishing
• | Publication Date: Sep 08, 2021
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781925820973
• | ISBN-10: 1925820971