Dog ran outside on a marvelous day.
He noticed his favorite girl right away!
"Dear holy bones, " shouted Dog with a moan.
"Something is terribly wrong with Simone!"


Whatever could be wrong with Simone?


Simone's beloved companion animals, Dog, Cat, and Bird, immediately notice something is not quite right with their "favorite girl." The trio takes the readers on a humorous speculative quest to discover what is wrong with Simone and how they can "fix" her.


Written in an engaging, rhyming style, with delightfully whimsical illustrations, "Something is Wrong with Simone" is a heartwarming tale about friendship and empathy. The story teaches young children how to identify, accept and understand their own negative emotions, and offers age-appropriate, practical advice in a fun and imaginative manner.


We sometimes feel sad, mad, or don't feel like talking. The vast range of natural, human emotions can be a confusing and anxiety-filled experience for children and a complex subject for parents to tackle positively. "Something is Wrong with Simone" can help parents explore depression, anger, and other negative emotions with their children, reassuring them that this, too, will pass. The story's light and amusing narrative is filled with charming illustrations of animals that will resonate with toddlers, such as Dog, Cat, and Bird.


A must-have bedtime story for households with small children!