SUNSHYNE

In this amazing new addition to the SunShyne interactive picture book series, SunShyne hosts her first sleepover in the new house. SunShyne is known for having really bad anxiety especially in new situations. Sometimes new experiences can seem scary and make us feel anxious or uneasy and that is exactly how SunShyne is feeling about having to introduce her new friends to her best friends from her old neighborhood. Her family tries everything they can to help her calm down and not be afraid of the sudden changes in her life including making sure SunShyne's first sleepover is a success. SunShyne's big sister makes fun gift baskets for their guest, while their parents Byrd and Rodney set up teepees in the living room, leaving SunShyne and her sister Alisha to rearrange their room to make space for their guest. Follow SunShyne as she adjusts to new experiences in her life, be on the lookout for her next book SunShyne: Goes to The Mall.

Anxiety is something we all struggle with including children especially when presented with uncomfortable situations so I felt it would be wonderful to create a character created in my image and based on my own personal struggles with anxiety in hopes of providing comfort to a child who may be feeling isolated because they are just a bit more nervous and anxious than their peers. This new amazing picture book series is wonderful for children between 8-12 years old.
If you know someone who reminds you of SunShyne this would be a wonderful gift for them!

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