DAVIS, Ill. - Children's author Patricia Goodwin McClellan has written several books for children who are dealing with life's difficulties.
Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, McClellan now lives in Davis, Illinois. She started teaching in Indianapolis in 1963, then moved to Illinois and taught elementary and junior high in Durand. With experience in special education and teaching at the Indiana School for the Blind, McClellan has taken her experiences and put them into books to help parents and children.
"The Anxious Caterpillar" was originally written for her granddaughter, Reagan, who did the illustrations for the book. It helps children who are struggling with anxiety understand that this too shall pass and that they will eventually blossom like the caterpillar does in the book. The caterpillar learns that with patience, it will eventually turn into a beautiful butterfly, showing children that with a little patience, they too will blossom into what they were meant to be.
The "Buster Series" is about how dogs can be therapy for their owners. "Buster Believes," "Puppy Nose" and "Cara Cares" show how dogs can help their owners through trying times. The books discuss subjects such as autism and also speak to children whose parents are going through PTSD. The Center School School-Age Child Care Program at the YMCA in Freeport has all three books in their library.
McClellan's books can be purchased through her website at patriciagoodwinmcclellan.com or by e-mailing her at patmc44@mchsi.com. For more information or to book McClellan for a speaking engagement, the author also may be reached at 815-742-6964.
Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, McClellan now lives in Davis, Illinois. She started teaching in Indianapolis in 1963, then moved to Illinois and taught elementary and junior high in Durand. With experience in special education and teaching at the Indiana School for the Blind, McClellan has taken her experiences and put them into books to help parents and children.
"The Anxious Caterpillar" was originally written for her granddaughter, Reagan, who did the illustrations for the book. It helps children who are struggling with anxiety understand that this too shall pass and that they will eventually blossom like the caterpillar does in the book. The caterpillar learns that with patience, it will eventually turn into a beautiful butterfly, showing children that with a little patience, they too will blossom into what they were meant to be.
The "Buster Series" is about how dogs can be therapy for their owners. "Buster Believes," "Puppy Nose" and "Cara Cares" show how dogs can help their owners through trying times. The books discuss subjects such as autism and also speak to children whose parents are going through PTSD. The Center School School-Age Child Care Program at the YMCA in Freeport has all three books in their library.
McClellan's books can be purchased through her website at patriciagoodwinmcclellan.com or by e-mailing her at patmc44@mchsi.com. For more information or to book McClellan for a speaking engagement, the author also may be reached at 815-742-6964.