Stories by sonne
A new children's book by Sonne Goode, therapist and founder of Goode Thoughts Therapy
Rosie Refuses
A compassionate story about a child who is afraid to go to school and unsure how to begin again. With the guidance of her school counselor, Rosie learns to reconnect through supportive relationships, coping skills, and small but meaningful brave steps.
Does your child dread Monday mornings? Struggle to walk through the school doors? You're not alone, and neither is Rosie.
Rosie Refuses is a compassionate story about a child who is afraid to go to school and unsure how to begin again. With the guidance of her school counselor, Rosie learns to reconnect with her school environment through supportive relationships, coping skills, and small but meaningful brave steps.
Through relatable experiences and hopeful moments, this book helps children feel understood, safe, and capable, and gives caregivers and educators a gentle way to open the conversation.
Perfect for ages 5–9, school counselors, and caregivers navigating school avoidance.
About this book
Ready to bring rosie home?
Available now on Amazon. A meaningful gift for any child navigating big feelings about school.