the Cat Inspector and Scary Sound: A Night-Time Mystery About Big Worries Even Bigger Courage

When bedtime arrives, The Cat Inspector is ready for sleep - until a strange knocking outside her window sends her imagination racing. Each night the sound returns, "KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!", and each night her worries grow bigger. Her heart beats fast, her legs shake, and she feels too anxious to rest. "I cannot sleep with the worry," she says, wishing she could hide in Mum's room instead.With patience and warmth, Mum helps her learn new ways to understand and manage her fears. Together they try "worry time," calming breaths, and writing worries in a journal. Mum gently explains the difference between real-life dangers and imagined ones, and encourages The Cat Inspector to use her curiosity and cleverness to look for clues and ask others for ideas.As The Cat Inspector begins investigating the mystery, she discovers that facing a fear can be an adventure - and that she is braver and more capable than she ever realised.Perfect for children aged 5-7, this story blends mystery with meaningful social-emotional learning, helping young readers: - Understand and talk about nighttime worries- Learn practical anxiety-reducing strategies (breathing, journaling, sharing feelings)- Build confidence through problem-solving and asking for help- Recognise that big feelings are normal - and manageableA comforting, empowering bedtime story for any child who has ever felt nervous in the dark, and for every grown-up looking for gentle tools to help them feel safe and brave.

Pagina's: 34, Paperback, Independently published