And (Softcover)

BookFest Award Winner – Fall 2023

Ages 5-9+

A children's book about the permission to feel two things at once. Scared and excited. Worried and hopeful. For kids who are holding more than one feeling and don't know what to do with that.

A useful book for elementary schoolers still struggling with big emotions. Kirkus Reviews

"And? And is just one word. How is that helpful?"

Bobby is getting ready to go away to summer camp for the first time and is having a lot of feelings all at once. He's excited but he's also scared and worried. These big feelings are causing Bobby to feel terrible and act out, even being mean to his best friend Milo.

Luckily, Milo remembers feeling the same way when he first went to summer camp, until he learned the power of AND. He shares his experience and what he has learned with Bobby, helping his friend overcome his fear.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexity of human emotions and the value of true friendship. Discover the power of AND which will unlock the key to emotional freedom with this touching story. Suzie Housley, Midwest Book Review

An excellent social-emotional learning tool. BookLife Reviews

By Kerri Monnerat, Olivia Chalkley, and Saige Hopkins