Rosie is a little girl with big worries. Today is her sixth birthday, and she is having a party at the space museum with all her friends. She loves everything about space
but she cannot stop worrying about all of the things that might go wrong. What if nobody comes to her party? What if its too loud? What if its scary? Her worry whisperer often twists her tummy into knots with questions like this. A gentle tale of how a family can support a child whos feeling anxious about engaging with the outside world.
Matthew Cunningham is an author and historian based in the Greater Wellington region of Aotearoa New Zealand. He is the author of Abigail and the Birth of the Sun, which won Best Picture Book Award at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2020. He is currently working on two history books as well as his first full-length novel. Born in Australia, he now lives in Porirua with his wife and daughter Abigail, who, like her namesake, also likes to ask big questions.
Katharine Hall is an illustrator and graphic designer based in a small studio in Aotearoa. She tells stories that translate across language specialising in ink work and digital design for individuals, start-ups, and businesses both big and small. Her third childrens book was with Huia Publishing, her first being Whetu toa and the Magician by Steph Matuku, Winner of Storylines Notable Book Junior Fiction 2019 Award and New Zealand Book Award finalist. She is a graduate from Massey University with a Bachelor of Design (Hons) majoring in illustration.
An engaging story that will help children manage worry and anxiety without trivialising their big feelings. Kats delightful illustrations bring Rosies world to life as she faces new challenges, and with a little help, learns how to be brave. An essential read for sensitive kids. Steph Matuku, Author of Falling Into Rarohenga
T his glorious book teaches children and their parents that the inside whisper is not to be feared but rather understood and confronted by calling up the brave parts of themselves. It explores how at times our fears can be helpful in keeping us safe, while at other times the inside whisper is not based on truth and can spoil even the happiest of moments and hinder life. The book also highlights how with the support of family, our fears can be tackled and developmental opportunities embraced. Belinda Blecher, Child and Adolescent Psychologist
T his delightful book shows children that its okay to be a little daunted at the thought of your birthday party, and gently suggests how to deal with those worrisome what ifs. Sue Copsey, award-winning childrens author
