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by Bailey E. Plack (Author), Monica S. Plack (Author)
Anxious Addy Can't Sleep is a comforting and relatable children's book designed to support children who feel nervous about sleeping in their own room or struggle with bedtime anxiety. Many children experience fear, separation worries, racing thoughts, or difficulty settling at night. Addy helps young readers see that these feelings are normal and manageable.
Through gentle storytelling, children follow Anxious Addy's journey from feeling worried and unable to sleep alone to building confidence, independence, and a sense of safety at bedtime. The story provides reassurance, emotional validation, and practical encouragement for both children and caregivers.
This book also includes a helpful parent resource guide with printable tools designed to support bedtime routines, reduce anxiety, and promote healthy sleep habits at home. These resources are intended to help families create consistency, predictability, and calm evening transitions.
Written to empower families navigating childhood anxiety, Anxious Addy Can't Sleep is the first book in a supportive series addressing common childhood fears. Future titles will explore separation anxiety, school worries, doctor visits, and other everyday challenges.
This story offers hope, encouragement, and practical support to help children feel secure, confident, and ready for restful nights.
Author Biography
Monica Plack is an Occupational Therapist working in various areas of practice. Additionally, her child, Bailey suffers from Anxiety disorder and had difficulty sleeping through the night until she was 10. Together, through education and experience, this book series has been created.
