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Sandy Writes Her Story

Sandy Writes Her Story - Hardcover

by Jo Pittman
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Availability:In StockContributor:Jo Pittman, Tim KnickerbockerAudience:Ages 4-8Publish date:6/23/2026Pages:34
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Rootstock PublishingISBN-13:9781578692286ISBN-10:1578692288UPC:9781578692286Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Animals, Health & Daily LivingBook Topic:Marine Life, Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, Mindfulness & MeditationSize:8.50 x 11.00 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.409Product ID:SCYWGFZ0ZN

Sandy Writes Her Story is a heartfelt picture book about living with invisible illness or invisible struggles and finding healing through creativity, self-authorship, and connection. When Sandy meets Thea, a wise turtle who encourages her to share her story, she learns to name her feelings, honor her limits, and discover that even when her illness can't be seen, she can-and her story matters.

A tender celebration of emotional expression, self-authorship, and the importance of being seen, Sandy Writes Her Story is written for children-and the adults who support-them navigating chronic illness, big feelings, and the early stages of self-understanding.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Rootstock PublishingISBN-13:9781578692286ISBN-10:1578692288UPC:9781578692286Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Animals, Health & Daily LivingBook Topic:Marine Life, Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, Mindfulness & MeditationSize:8.50 x 11.00 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.409Product ID:SCYWGFZ0ZN
Pittman, Jo: - Jo Pittman is a sea otter-loving licensed school and mental health counselor, as well as a board-certified music therapist. She spent a summer in Southeast Alaska, where she encountered several sea otters whose playful, sensitive nature helped her navigate her own journey with chronic illness. These experiences inspired the creation of Sandy the Sea Otter.Drawing from her lived and professional experience with invisible chronic illness, Jo incorporates principles of bibliotherapy-using stories as tools for healing, identity development, and emotional expression-to support others in writing and telling their stories for healing.Knickerbocker, Tim: - Tim Knickerbocker is a freelance illustrator and proprietor of ShadowBox Art House, connecting the visual storytelling of illustration with the practicalities of bringing a book to life. He grew up in Western Massachusetts, where his world was shaped by the captivating art of comic books that ignited his profound love for drawing and set him on the path to become the artist he is today! He currently lives with his family in Florida.
Publisher: Rootstock Publishing

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Jo Pittman, Tim Knickerbocker

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Jo Pittman

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