Nothing is Scary with Harry
Tall Trade Format
- Publisher
- Cottage Door Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2019
- Category
- General, Emotions & Feelings, Friendship
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781680523867
- Publish Date
- Feb 2019
- List Price
- $22.99
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Description
Nothing Is Scary With Harry is a story about a girl, her blankie, and being brave. The story follows Katie throughout her childhood as she overcomes various scary scenarios with the help of her friend Harry the blanket. Through Katie s connection to Harry, Katie s mother learns that lovies are like best friends, and have no expiration date.
Life can be scary, so how can it be wrong to hold tight to something that makes you feel strong?
Beautifully illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell, and uniquely formatted in a printed-on board hardcover with linen-like pages, this adorable and generationally relevent story about the benefits of holiding onto a childhood comfort object is sure to resonate with parents and little ones alike. In this much more mobile and transient world, transitional ojects make us feel safe and connected in new and often scary environments.
About the authors
KATIE MCELLIGOTTis a first-time author and a full-time Creative Director at a Chicago advertising agency. She lives in Oak Park, IL, with her husband, two small children, and cat named Ramona Quimby. In her spare time, she can be found sneaking into her daughter s bedroom to snuggle Harry.
Katie McElligott's profile page
Jennifer A. Bell has illustrated almost a dozen children's books, including Little Dog, Lost, When Dad Says "I Love You", and the Stella Batts series. Her work has also appeared in magazines and on greeting cards. She lives with her husband and son in Toronto, Ontario. Visit her online at www.jenniferabell.com.
Editorial Reviews
"This book beautifully demonstrates how comfort objects are not only for self-soothing, but can actually be empowering to children." - Lisa Lowry, LCSW, child and family therapist
Lowry & Associates
"...for kids and adults who embrace these objects as coping mechanisms, this sweet tale should ring true."
Kirkus Reviews
"In this engaging story, ...charming paint and colored-pencil illustrations showcase Katie’s love and bravery and feature diverse characters."
Kirkus Reviews
