Wilson the Wombat and the Nighttime What-If Worries: A therapeutic book and a fun story to help support anxious and worried kids at bedtime. Written ... counselor. (Wilson the Wombat and Friends)

I'm so excited that I got Wilson the Wombat and the Nightime What-If Worries, because as a Mom I'm looking for anything that can guide me in teaching my kids to walk through the worry or anxieties they may face. I have read so many other resources on this subject, so I wasn't expecting much... but WOW was I pleasantly surprised! This book isn't like a lot of other kids’ books, which may have some great content...but tend to be a little lacking on connecting with my kid. How can I say it?? Sometimes those books are overly psychology-wordy or the illustrations are a little, um…”off”! Okay, first thing I notice…ADORABLE illustrations. SO cute!! My kid immediately could relate that Wilson feared going to bed. It’s an easy and engaging read. It’s cool to be introduced to the facts about wombats and other Australian animals. We learned, we giggled, and in the middle of this interactive book the author was able to somehow graciously address and teach us BOTH how to deal with nightime worries. It really helps teach kids how to understand and describe their feelings. Super practical and doable. I definitely feel better equipped to help my child, and I think it really helped him, too. Glad to know it’s all from a counselor. Definitely a two thumbs up and on the top of my “what to buy” gift list.

I absolutely love this book, both for kids and adults!! I got it for my niece but honestly kept my copy to have at my house because WHO DOESN’T STRUGGLE WITH ANXIETY!?! ESP after 2020!?!Ordering more for friends this holiday season. It’s a fun story but also informative from a therapist’s perspective about how to talk to kids about their worries and anxieties, which is so normal to have as a kid!Love love love it!!!

Amy Orlovich tells a delightful tale while providing a wonderful framework for parents to help guide their children through nighttime (or any time) anxieties. It is serious and silly, but always compassionate and wise. I loved the wombat facts sprinkled throughout, and the way Orlovich leaves young readers with factual "what is" affirmations to combat the "what if" scenarios of anxiety. This is a beautiful and layered book, both story and helpmate, told with grace, compassion, and wisdom for tender hearts and minds.

I wish I could leave an extra star for this book! I ordered it for my youngest who has a lot of fears, specifically at night. He was immediately drawn in by the humor and beautiful illustrations, but the underlying message was not missed on him. This book put a name to his worries. His "what if worries" were easy to him to identify. We were able to dialogue about the "what if truths" as well. Thank you for giving him words to describe his feelings. I'm hopeful he will continue to cling to the truth and find calm and peace at night!

this book has quickly become a favorite of the girls’ and mine! full of love, animal facts, and adorable pictures, no doubt wilson will be a favorite of yours too🥰 it helps my girls calm their worries!!