Stories for the Hard Parts of Being Little
Three published children’s books, written and illustrated by Deborah Rowe Johnson. Each one started with a real child and a real question that deserved a better answer than “don’t worry about it.”
Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
The Books
Sunny Me
Where it all began. Spend a day with Sunny Me, a big ball of sunshine who learns that being different isn’t something to fix. It’s the whole point.
I Am Afraid of the Dark
For the child who needs the light left on. A gentle story about the fears that feel biggest at bedtime, and about learning to let your own light shine.
The Lost Boy
Frank has just moved to a new city and nothing feels like his yet. A story about finding your place, for any child who has ever felt overlooked.
More Than a Book
Many of the characters in these pages are also available as art prints, greeting cards, and personalized keepsakes.