Roonie B. Moonie: Lost and Alone
The Vision
“In a panic, Roonie dropped his favorite flashlight and didn't stop buzzing his little wings until he was safely out of the dark, scary log.”
This story vividly portrays the immediate fear and subsequent resourcefulness required when a child faces the unknown alone. It validates the importance of parental guidance while celebrating a child's ability to self-regulate under pressure.
Therapeutic Guide
Core Utility: Teaches children the value of listening to their 'gut feeling' (intuition) as a primary safety mechanism.
Conversation Starters:
- What did Roonie do when he felt scared inside the dark log?
- How did Roonie know the bird wasn't a safe stranger, even though it offered help?
- What are three tools (like Roonie's flashlight) you keep in your 'explorer backpack' for tricky situations?
About the Creators
About the Author
Janan (Koutny) Cain grew up in Darien, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Janan started out as a graphic designer in 1982 doing keyline and paste-up. In 1993, Janan had her first daughter, Emily, and stopped working full-time. Around the time her second daughter, Isabella, was two years old, Janan wanted to teach them words for their emotions but couldn’t find any good books for young children dealing with that topic. Being an illustrator, she decided to create her own book and the idea for The Way I Feel was born.
Visual Style
Mood: Warm, Whimsical, High-Contrast
Reviews & Awards
From Our Verified Readers
- “Roonie B. Moonie is an amazing combination of a well-written story with phenomenal arwork. This story tells of a young Bee Roonie who decides to take an adventure.”
- “More than a story and pictures of inimitable charm, the great strength of this book is how it offers models for for coping with potentially dangerous situations.”
- “It tackles the serious and frightening subject of finding oneself lost and scared and teaches our children what to do in that situation.”
- “In this book, children learn how to trust their instincts, remember the lessons their mother teaches them and how to help themselves in a tricky situation.”
- “great book for teaching little ones about trusting their gut feelings.”
The Vision
“In a panic, Roonie dropped his favorite flashlight and didn't stop buzzing his little wings until he was safely out of the dark, scary log.”
This story vividly portrays the immediate fear and subsequent resourcefulness required when a child faces the unknown alone. It validates the importance of parental guidance while celebrating a child's ability to self-regulate under pressure.
Therapeutic Guide
Core Utility: Teaches children the value of listening to their 'gut feeling' (intuition) as a primary safety mechanism.
Conversation Starters:
- What did Roonie do when he felt scared inside the dark log?
- How did Roonie know the bird wasn't a safe stranger, even though it offered help?
- What are three tools (like Roonie's flashlight) you keep in your 'explorer backpack' for tricky situations?
About the Creators
About the Author
Janan (Koutny) Cain grew up in Darien, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Janan started out as a graphic designer in 1982 doing keyline and paste-up. In 1993, Janan had her first daughter, Emily, and stopped working full-time. Around the time her second daughter, Isabella, was two years old, Janan wanted to teach them words for their emotions but couldn’t find any good books for young children dealing with that topic. Being an illustrator, she decided to create her own book and the idea for The Way I Feel was born.
Visual Style
Mood: Warm, Whimsical, High-Contrast
Reviews & Awards
From Our Verified Readers
- “Roonie B. Moonie is an amazing combination of a well-written story with phenomenal arwork. This story tells of a young Bee Roonie who decides to take an adventure.”
- “More than a story and pictures of inimitable charm, the great strength of this book is how it offers models for for coping with potentially dangerous situations.”
- “It tackles the serious and frightening subject of finding oneself lost and scared and teaches our children what to do in that situation.”
- “In this book, children learn how to trust their instincts, remember the lessons their mother teaches them and how to help themselves in a tricky situation.”
- “great book for teaching little ones about trusting their gut feelings.”