Hi, I'm Edith Buie — children's author and former child therapist. I write gentle picture books that turn real-life emotional wisdom into sweet, memorable stories about friendship, worries, differences, and belonging — with plenty of heart and a little humor.
Read-aloud friendly. Classroom friendly. Comforting for kids — reassuring for grown-ups.
Making friends and finding your place — even when you feel a little different.
Big worries made manageable, one small brave step at a time.
Warm humor and big-hearted endings that celebrate children just as they are.
Four picture books for ages 3–7, each one written for read-aloud joy and real-life reassurance.
Making friends when you feel a little "too prickly."
A joyful celebration where messy, loud, and different friends belong.
A big worrier learns to leave his branch and try the day.
Bedtime fears look very different up close.
"Inspired by 40 years as a child and family therapist, each story gently weaves real emotional wisdom into tales children ask to hear again and again."
These books open gentle conversations about feelings — perfect for story time, morning meeting, counseling groups, and the classroom calm corner. Free discussion questions and activities are on the way, and I'm always glad to hear from educators.
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