Clara and the Sea of Worries '' Not every wave is meant to drown us. Some come to teach us how to float." When night folds around the house and the moon hangs like a quiet watch, Clara's room becomes something strange and beautiful - a shimmering Sea of Worries. Each wave carries a small, human question: "What if...?" Some roar. Some only whisper. All of them feel far too big for one small girl. One gentle night, a warm light appears. The Guide of Light offers Clara something simple and true: ways to name the worry, breathe with the body, and let thoughts rise and fall like the tide. Through soft language and luminous images, this story turns anxiety into a companion a child can understand - not an enemy to be feared. Why parents and teachers reach for this book Teaches practical emotional tools - naming feelings, calming breath, and mindful perspective - delivered in a tender, child-friendly story. Perfect for bedtime: the rhythmic text soothes and prepares little bodies for sleep. Short, lyrical text and a clear metaphor make complex emotions easy to hold for ages 4-8. Recommended as a gentle resource for anxious sleepers, SEL lessons, and parents who want practical, loving language for big feelings. What you'll find inside A tender, 25-page picture book that guides a child from worry to calm. Key moments include: Simple, repeatable breathing and naming exercises woven into the narrative. A warm, reassuring guide figure who models steady presence. The pearl of hope - a visual and emotional symbol children remember long after the story ends. Perfect for Bedtime routines - Teachers and school counselors - Child therapists - Bilingual families - Gift-givers who want to give calm Clara and the Sea of Worries is a quiet, brave book - written to help children feel seen, to teach them small tools that work, and to remind every child that worries come and go, but gentle light remains. Bring this little light home - a bedtime story that helps kids breathe, name, and sleep a little easier.