Books with author Michelle L. Nelson

"Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster - by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt. Whenever Jonathan James finds himself in a new situation, he hears his Whatif Monster asking all kind of questions to stop him trying something new: What if it's scary? What if they laugh? Finally, Jonathan James has some questions of his own: What if they don't? What then? Paperback Picture Book. Age 3 and up. Rated 5 Stars!

Sam is the bravest, coolest kid in the second grade. Everyone thinks so. But Sam is worried if she shares her big secret with her classmates, things might change. But with the help of Jonathan James, his furry green friend, the Whatif Monster, and a clever game that helps Sam concentrate on all the good and wonderful what ifs, we find out if Sam is brave enough to overcome her fears and share her big secret.Perfect for the new reader to help build confidence in their reading skills as well as to help young ones navigate the worries both big and small in life. Type set in a dyslexic-friendly font.

Sam is the bravest, coolest kid in the second grade. Everyone thinks so. But Sam is worried if she shares her big secret with her classmates, things might change. But with the help of Jonathan James, his furry green friend, the Whatif Monster, and a clever game that helps Sam concentrate on all the good and wonderful what ifs, we find out if Sam is brave enough to overcome her fears and share her big secret.Perfect for the new reader to help build confidence in their reading skills as well as to help young ones navigate the worries both big and small in life. Type set in a dyslexic-friendly font.

I Am the Boss of My Body explains to children exactly as the title suggests - that they are the boss of their bodies! It explains to children what they should do if someone touches their body. More importantly, it explains what children should do if someone touches their private skin. I Am the Boss of My Body is an interactive book. Children are encouraged to repeat important phrases and are instructed to draw their own pictures to assist in bringing meaning and value to the messaging within the book. I Am the Boss of My Body is a non-threatening way to educate children about threatening situations.

Sam wants Jonathan James to tryout for the baseball team with her. But Jonathan James has never even played before. What if he's awful and looks silly in front of everybody? Can the Whatif Monster help Jonathan James be brave enough to try something new? Perfect for the new reader to help build confidence in their reading skills as well as to help young ones navigate the worries both big and small in life. Type set in a dyslexic-friendly font.

Jonathan James is so excited for his backyard sleepover with Sebastian and Vin! They're going to have such a fun night! But when Vin suddenly decides he has to go home, can the Whatif Monster help the boys save their fun sleepover night? Perfect for the new reader to help build confidence in their reading skills as well as to help young ones navigate the worries both big and small in life. Type set in a dyslexic-friendly font.