We are excited to have this beautiful book, written by Brisbane author Georgia Athanasellis.
This is a story about overcoming fears and finding the strength to try new things.
Behind the blue door, Oscar and his best friend (a golden retriever called Pendlebury) enjoy the wonders of a day at the beach. They make new friends and play on the sand but as the other children run into the water, Oscar can’t. He is too anxious and fearful of the unknown. With some encouragement from Pendlebury, Oscar learns that he can be brave enough to overcome his fears.
On one level, this book encourages a love of reading by depicting an exciting adventure through rhyme and vibrant illustrations. However, it is also the perfect tool for parents, educators and health professionals to engage in conversations with children about things that make them anxious and the coping strategies they can adopt to overcome those feelings.