Most Popular Books by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt

Jonathan James is so excited for his backyard sleepover with Sebastian and Vin! They''re going to have such a fun night! But when Vin suddenly decides he has to go home, can the Whatif Monster help the boys save their fun sleepover night?

This best-selling book that has helped literally tens of thousands of children (and adults) overcome anxiety is now being re-released in hardback. The redesigned book will have bonus content from the author.If your little one struggles with big anxieties, this is a picture book that offers a simple solution that your child can easily understand. With a simple shift of the mind, this book helps you reframe any scary and worrisome whatif into a question of opportunity and possibility. Whenever Jonathan James finds himself in a new situation, he hears his Whatif Monster asking all kind of questions to stop him trying something new: What if it''s scary? What if they laugh? What if it''s hard? Finally, Jonathan James has some questions of his own: What if they don''t? What if it isn''t? What then?

When Herman spread things, he noticed that it made people very happy. They smiled and said very happy words. That, Herman decided, was just like spreading love. Spreading love was Herman''s purpose. He was very proud of his purpose. But one day, Stanley, a brand new as-seen-on-tv blender shows up and disrupts Herman''s whole world. Herman hardly gets used anymore. He loses his whole purpose in life. A book about learning that we have many purposes in this life. And maybe, our most important purpose of all, is spreading love.

A re-release of fan-favorite, Cordelia, in hardback with bonus content by the author.Cordelia can fly. Over the ocean, up with the birds, wherever she wants to go, she does. It''s her favorite thing. It''s what makes her happy. It''s what makes her who she is. Until one day, she hears the whispers: people can''t fly; it''s impossible. And suddenly, Cordelia can''t. A modern-day fable about believing in yourself and your dreams - and flying wherever you want to go.

Look at all the dogs out there! Little, sad, pretty lazy, fast, dirty - there are as many different dogs as there are kids! Which one are you like? Check the mirror in the back of the book to see. Are you shaggy? Stubborn? Or just doggone happy to have a new dog book to share?

Encourages language development; full of bold and bright illustrations; introduces basic concepts; and helps develop pre-literacy skills.Join the Whatif Monsters as they explore all different ways to show kindness!

This redesigned Ten-Year Anniversary Edition of Bob is a Unicorn contains bonus content by the author.Bob is not a unicorn. His friend George knows that. So does Stella. And Ted, and Larry. In fact, it''s definite: Bob is not a unicorn.Or is he? Bob is a Unicorn, by beloved author Michelle Nelson-Schmidt, celebrates both the power of imagination and the importance of always - no matter what anyone else says - believing in yourself most of all.

Encourages language development; full of bold and bright illustrations; introduces basic concepts; and helps develop pre-literacy skills.Join the Whatif Monsters as they learn about shapes, and work together to assemble those shapes into art!

Learn your opposites (and colors) with the Whatif Monsters in this bright, endearing board book!

"Sometimes the thing that you just cannot see is right in front of you, clear as can be." From beloved author/illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt comes a wonderful read-aloud rhyming tale about finding and being a friend - whoever you are, wherever you are.

Inspired by the beloved best-selling character, the Whatif Monster, this is a journal to provide young writers a safe place to feel and to write about all their feelings.