This Will Pass
Age range: 3 to 6
It's time for little Crue's first big adventure with his Great Uncle Ollie, but he can't help but worry: What if the boat breaks? Or an octopus swallows them in one gulp? Or a family of whales takes over the boat? It seems the worries will follow him around forever until Great Uncle Ollie squeezes his hand and shares his secret mantra: Keep calm, it will pass. Through storms . . . Keep calm, it will pass . . . past sharks . . . Keep calm, it will pass . . . even through a pirate attack . . . Keep calm, it will pass . . . Great Uncle Ollie's mantra keeps Crue afloat—until it's time for a solo journey of his own.
A charming reminder for kids that even the worst things don't last forever.
It's time for little Crue's first big adventure with his Great Uncle Ollie, but he can't help but worry: What if the boat breaks? Or an octopus swallows them in one gulp? Or a family of whales takes over the boat? It seems the worries will follow him around forever until Great Uncle Ollie squeezes his hand and shares his secret mantra: Keep calm, it will pass. Through storms . . . Keep calm, it will pass . . . past sharks . . . Keep calm, it will pass . . . even through a pirate attack . . . Keep calm, it will pass . . . Great Uncle Ollie's mantra keeps Crue afloat—until it's time for a solo journey of his own.
For kids who worry or stress over life's troubles, This Will Pass is a welcome lesson in mindful patience.
J. Donnini is a children's book author, professional daydreamer, and mother, which she considers her most important job. She spent many years studying and writing music and transitioned to strictly writing for children when her son was born in 2007. Musical and lyrical quality can always be found in her picture books.
Joy's stories focus on kindness, empathy, diversity, and love and respect for each other and this beautiful planet that we all share. She also addresses social emotional issues such as anxiety and worry. Joy not only wants to entertain but empower the young readers.
Her published works include Ruby Lee, Echoes, Fireflies, The Spirit Bunnies, Patches and the Spirit Bunnies, and Rock and the Fly. She has been a featured author at several reading events, book festivals, and stores such as Barnes & Noble, where she creates interactive fun experiences to bring the children into the magical world of storybooks she creates. Joy can be found online at www.jdonninibooks.com
