THUMP-THUMP! THUMP-THUMP! There it is again!
Hazel feels a “THUMP-THUMP” in her chest every time she starts to think about being away from her mom and starting preschool. Can she calm her scared feelings? Will she have fun at school?
Quieting Hazel’s Heart, by Kirsten Henry, is a picture book about children learning to separate from their parents. Hazel experiences what many children do when they leave their parents for the first time, fear and nervous feelings. With the help of her teacher and a little creativity, Hazel slows her pounding heart and adjusts to going to school on her own.
This uplifting and sweet story is a great read for children ages 3-6 who are working through separation anxiety and starting something new.
Quieting Hazel's Heart received a Mom's Choice Gold Award!
Quieting Hazel's Heart received a 5 star review rating from Readers' Favorite!
Book release announcement on Kare11's "Your Good News" segment on August 12, 2024.
Podcast interview with Jed Doherty (Jedlie).
Feature about my debut book in news publication.
Download any of these free resources for your personal use! Enjoy!
Lunchbox Notes (pdf)
DownloadKirsten Henry has been an early childhood educator for nearly 20 years. Over the course of her career, she felt a desire to tell her own children's stories. Her inspiration comes from children and teachers over the years, as well as from her own children, Ryan and Sarah. It is her hope that her books delight and teach children important skills. Kirsten lives in Eagan, Minnesota with her dog, Lena.
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