{"product_id":"this-will-pass-a-story-of-mindful-resilience-9781638190899","title":"This Will Pass: A Story of Mindful Resilience","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA charming reminder for kids that even the worst things don't last forever. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2023 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Unlike many picture books that seek to comfort young audiences by assuring them that their apprehensions are unfounded, Donnini's quiet prose shows readers that worry is a feeling as valid as any other . . . the world is an increasingly worrisome place, and books like this one, that offer simple acknowledgement of this fact, are just as essential as those that offer elaborate escape. Timely assurance of the impermanence of life's difficulties.\" \u003cem\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's time for little Crue's first big adventure with his Great Uncle Ollie, but he can't help but worry: What if the boat breaks? Or an octopus swallows them in one gulp? Or a family of whales takes over the boat?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seems the worries will follow him around forever until Great Uncle Ollie squeezes his hand and shares his secret mantra: \u003cem\u003eBe calm, it will pass\u003c\/em\u003e. Through storms . . . Be\u003cem\u003e calm, it will pass\u003c\/em\u003e . . . passing sharks . . . Be\u003cem\u003e calm, it will pass . . . \u003c\/em\u003eeven through a pirate attack . . . \u003cem\u003eBe calm, it will pass . . . \u003c\/em\u003eGreat Uncle Ollie's mantra keeps Crue afloat--until it's time for a solo journey of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor kids who worry or stress over life's troubles, \u003cem\u003eThis Will Pass\u003c\/em\u003e is a welcome lesson in mindful patience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. Donnini is a children's book author, professional daydreamer, and mother, which she considers her most important job. She spent many years studying and writing music and transitioned to strictly writing for children when her son was born in 2007. Musical and lyrical quality can always be found in her picture books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoy's stories focus on kindness, empathy, diversity, and love and respect for each other and this beautiful planet that we all share. She also addresses social emotional issues such as anxiety and worry. Joy not only wants to entertain but empower the young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer published works include \u003cem\u003eRuby Lee\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEchoes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFireflies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Spirit Bunnies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePatches and the Spirit Bunnies\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRock and the Fly\u003c\/em\u003e. She has been a featured author at several reading events, book festivals, and stores such as Barnes \u0026amp; Noble, where she creates interactive fun experiences to bring the children into the magical world of storybooks she creates. Joy can be found online at www.jdonninibooks.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bushel \u0026 Peck Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726906986770,"sku":"9781638190899","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4b143733-5cad-4de0-afdc-91bbd6e59661.jpg?v=1734889230","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/this-will-pass-a-story-of-mindful-resilience-9781638190899","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}