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Our books

Designed to be read with your child, our books are written for kids age 5 - 10. If you have older kids, our resources provide guidance for how to talk with older kids too.

"Unquestionably a must-read for anyone looking to strengthen their communication abilities and handle challenging conversations with their children."

WHAT HAPPENED?

A School Shooting

School shootings have become an unfortunate reality in our society, often leaving our children to feel unsafe.  What Happened: A School Shooting provides a model for how to have discussions about school shootings with school aged children.

The Creators

What grown-ups are saying

“Dr. Hobson has shown extraordinary consideration in writing a work that skillfully combines readability and depth of understanding. But what really makes this book special is how helpful it is at breaking the ice during awkward encounters. Unquestionably a must-read for anyone looking to strengthen their communication abilities and handle challenging conversations with their children."
“As a parent, finding an effective and age-appropriate way to address difficult topics with your children is a big challenge. After reading Dr. Hobson’s book, I have more confidence in supporting my child in a discussion. This book helps normalize the feelings we all have experienced following hard situations. ”
“This book is life changing! It teaches children to be brave and have tough conversations. I would recommend this to any educator or parent who is looking to talk about the important things in a way that’s easily digestible for children.”

What grown-ups are saying

“As a parent, finding an effective and age-appropriate way to address difficult topics with your children is a big challenge. After reading Dr. Hobson’s book, I have more confidence in supporting my child in a discussion. This book helps normalize the feelings we all have experienced following hard situations. ”

What other grown-ups are saying

“As a parent, finding an effective and age-appropriate way to address difficult topics with your children is a big challenge. After reading Dr. Hobson’s book, I have more confidence in supporting my child in a discussion. This book helps normalize the feelings we all have experienced following hard situations. Overall, wonderful book!”
“Dr. Hobson has shown extraordinary consideration in writing a work that skillfully combines readability and depth of understanding. But what really makes this book special is how helpful it is at breaking the ice during awkward encounters. Unquestionably a must-read for anyone looking to strengthen their communication abilities and handle challenging conversations with their children."
"This book is life changing! It teaches children to be brave and have tough conversations. I would recommend this to any educator or parent who is looking to talk about the important things in a way that’s easily digestible for children.”

MEET THE AUTHOR

Dr. Kali Hobson

Dr. Kali Hobson is a double board-certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist originally from Portland, Oregon. As a pediatric psychiatrist, she is often asked for guidance on how to have difficult conversations with young kids, which inspired her to write children’s books.

MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR

Adriel Meka

Adriel is a Canadian-American illustrator and animator. He was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, grew up in the states, and graduated with a degree in animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Upon finishing an MFA in animation from the University of Southern California, he has worked at studios such as Disney and Nickelodeon on the hit shows Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Monster High, and Bubble Guppies. Adriel has also become known for directing the animated short film, Camp Kona, and for his published works as an illustrator on the children's books I am A Triathlete, Gary and the Great Inventors, and Kulu the Wise Turtle.

Resources

Want to learn more or take the conversation deeper? Our resources give you links for further learning and guides for talking about difficult topics with children of all ages.  

WHAT HAPPENED?

A School Shooting

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Our books help you have difficult conversations with the kids you love.

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What grown-ups are saying

“As a parent, finding an effective and age-appropriate way to address difficult topics with your children is a big challenge. After reading Dr. Hobson’s book, I have more confidence in supporting my child in a discussion. This book helps normalize the feelings we all have experienced following hard situations. ”
Dr. Hobson has shown extraordinary consideration in writing a work that skillfully combines readability and depth of understanding. But what really makes this book special is how helpful it is at breaking the ice during awkward encounters. Unquestionably a must-read for anyone looking to strengthen their communication abilities and handle challenging conversations with their children.
“As a parent, finding an effective and age-appropriate way to address difficult topics with your children is a big challenge. After reading Dr. Hobson’s book, I have more confidence in supporting my child in a discussion. This book helps normalize the feelings we all have experienced following hard situations. ”
“This book is life changing! It teaches children to be brave and have tough conversations. I would recommend this to any educator or parent who is looking to talk about the important things in a way that’s easily digestible for children.”
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Let's have hard conversations.

Our books help you have difficult conversations with the kids you love.

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