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BUY DYLAN'S HERO
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"Dylan’s Hero:  A Story of Overcoming Negative Thinking is a relatable story for kids who experience anxiety, discouragement and self-criticism.  This story incorporates a cognitive-behavioral approach that explores the worrier, critic, perfectionist and victim internal dialogue.  A note for parents is included to encourage more positive self-talk with their children.  Mental health professionals may find this to be a useful therapy tool to help kids identify negative self-talk and promote adaptive counter-statements."

Listen to interview with Author, Dr. Paoni & Illustrator, Christy Freeman Stark here:

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Dr. Melissa Paoni Available Books

Dr. Paoni introduced your child to tools that can help with coping during stressful situations. Age appropriate: 5-11 years. Large print and corresponding illustrations.
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NOW AVAILABLE (2022):
Dylan's Hero: A Story of Overcoming Negative Thinking

Sarah's Pandemic Stories (2020 / 2021)
Sarah Stays Home: A Child's Story of Coping During a Pandemic

Sarah Wears a Mask: A Child's Story of Adjusting to  Pandemic Safety Rules


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Dylan's Hero: A Story of Overcoming Negative Thinking

$9.99

Dylan is navigating 3rd Grade at Fancy Prairie Elementary School. He struggles with self doubt, self-criticism, worries and low self-esteem. See how Dylan’s Hero helps him overcome and solve his problems with his best buddy Chunk by his side.

This story is based on cognitive-behavioral approaches to recognizing and managing negative thinking. The most effective way to manage negative self-talk is to counter with positive, supportive statements. See how Dylan overcomes negative thought processes and thrives.

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Sarah Wears a Mask Book

$9.99

Children's Book about the stresses of wearing a mask and how to stay positive.


Sarah is a fourth-grader who made adjustments to her life during a pandemic. She had to learn how to wear a mask so she could expand her social experiences. Sarah did not like wearing a mask because she felt uncomfortable, and she thought masks looked scary. She worked with her parents to recognize that masks demonstrated a kindness power that showed others that she was protecting them, as well as herself. Ways to make masks more comfortable and personal helped Sarah excited to create something that she was proud to wear. In addition, step-by-step directions for a no-sew mask and a coloring page to encourage children to decorate their own mask are included.

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Sarah Stays Home Book

$9.99

Chidren's Book about staying positive during Stay at Home / Pandemic / Social Distancing times.


Sarah is a fourth-grader who felt satisfied with her school, activities, friends, and family. When a virus pandemic shut down all activities, Sarah became discouraged and sad. Stress symptoms affected Sarah, including difficulty concentrating, irritability, and worry. Her mother helped Sarah to see that she had many things in her life, despite feeling she was missing out. Finding ways to control her activities and to take care of herself were explored, as well as contributing to others. While she still worried, she found some peace in focusing on the positives rather than the negatives.

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What a wonderful book! Dylan’s Hero can empower children to overcome negative thinking and become their own hero. This beautiful story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Highly recommend.

Rose Anderson

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Amazon

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"Dylan's Hero" is a quick, well-researched and easy-to-understand read on mental health and conquering negative thoughts. It is written by a child psychologist - Dr. Paoni - to use in her own practice. It is plainly written, easy to read and follow, engaging, and provides concrete techniques and tools on how to achieve a healthier, more positive and harmonious mind state. It is beautifully illustrated (it actually includes incredible artwork) and could be the perfect bedtime story for children, even adults who enjoy this type of genre. Fans of books like "A Little SPOT of Feelings" by Diane Alber and "Inside Out" by RH Disney will find this read very interesting, inspirational and entertaining.

Edward C. James

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Amazon

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This is a book for all ages. I believe we all at various stages of our life encounter those inner voices but the Hero needs to be the loudest. Absolutely well done.

Ann Marie Spencer

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Dylan's Hero is a fun, approachable book for children that integrates a research-based approach to helping children develop positive mental health. ​

Connie Horton

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Pepperdine University

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Dylan's Hero is a wonderful story with a great message.  As a school psychologist, I could think of multiple young students who would both enjoy and benefit from the content in this book.  The illustrations are realistic and engaging.

Kelly McCraith, SSP, NCSP

Nationally Certified School Psychologist
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..... Coming Soon!! ....

Allie is an Ally: A child's story about supporting anti-racism

Mo's World: A colorful spectrum 

Power of Positivity: 30 Days of Gratitude cards

Contact

The Author and Illustrator are available for interviews and events. Please contact the publishing company below.

email

Digitall Designs
christy@digitalldesigns.com

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phone

773.235.5600​

address

PO Box 193
Loami, IL 62661


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