Megan Calhoun recently finished her first book and has asked me to review it...which was perfect timing since recently I went back to work after having K. My boys, at least D, were ready to go back but still maybe a little apprehensive. I wish I had had this book when I first went back.This book is for preschoolers who are experiencing separation anxiety - which can hit at any stage no matter what your child's personality. It is different from other separation anxiety books in that it allows and encourages your children to use their imagination. And, that is one thing both of my boys have - a huge imagination. It also gives them a sense of adventure - they may not know what is happening but that they can make things exciting.
The book starts with Oscar knowing something was happening but being a little apprehensive that everything would be okay. As Mommy is going to work she reminds little Oscar that he is okay and that he has meet his nanny before and Nanny Tutu has remembered that he loves trains and that she has an adventure for them. Then it's "piggy kisses" and Mommy is out the door to work. Nanny Tutu shares an adventure in China with Oscar and she helps Oscar feel comfortable in new situations. Oscar is kept busy until Mommy comes home and then he shares his day with Mommy showing her something special he has learned that day.
My boys loved the story...they are still when they play talking about going to China and Nanny Tutu. They loved the colorful pictures and ask to look at the book. The pictures are simple yet, colorful and catches the eye. The part I like about the story is how Oscar voices his concerns and feeling and the Mommy addresses those fears and shows Oscar that there is nothing to worry about. And how it shows that Mommy always comes back! The book is available at Amazon.com ($16-$18) or at OscarThePig.com. Even if your little piggy is not suffering from separation anxiety - it will be well worth the money.
Thank you Megan for letting me review your book!!
3 comments:
It sounds like a fun book. We get separation anxiety at church with Sam. Trinity was the only one who didn't ever go through that.
I'm just blog hopping during nap time and came across your blog. My daughter is going to NEED this book!
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It is great to have this resource to work through the challenges of separation anxiety.
If you find that your child is working their way into separation anxiety rather than working their way out, you may want to look at my book, Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome Your Child's Fears, Worries and Phobias.
By using stories like this one and other tools children can learn to "stretch" their comfort zone with time and distance from mom and dad.
Tamar Chansky
www.freeingyourchild.com
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