Chloe and the Bossy Cloud - by Natasha Daniels (Hardcover)

About the Book

This illustrated story helps children aged 3-6 understand the intrusive thoughts that come from OCD, and gives them age-appropriate tools to handle compulsions. It also includes a caregivers' guide to show adults how to talk to children about OCD and ways to help them overcome it.

Book Synopsis

Chloe is a happy little girl who loves drawing, playing with her dog, and swinging on her swing set. Until one day a big dark cloud appears and starts telling her how to keep safe. At first the cloud seems friendly and helpful, but it gets bossier and bossier and makes Chloe more and more worried!

Written by child OCD specialist Natasha Daniels, this beautifully illustrated story helps children aged 3-6 to understand OCD and learn ways to overcome their compulsions. The book includes guidance for parents and carers, with discussion prompts and tips for introducing the strategies in the story to young children.

Review Quotes

Natasha Daniels has provided a clearly-written and beautifully-illustrated book for young children with OCD. Chloe and the Bossy Cloud provides evidence-based principles for bossing back OCD in an interesting, yet child-friendly fashion. This book belongs on the bookshelves of every OCD clinician who works with children, as well as the parents of young children struggling with OCD.--Eric Storch, Ph.D., McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair & Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

Chloe and the Bossy Cloud provides young children - and their parents - with a compassionate and helpful glimpse into OCD. The delightful illustrations and light touch make this difficult topic accessible for young children. The "Bossy Cloud" provides the perfect language to help children and their parents discuss OCD in their own lives. Warmly recommended!--Catherine L, parent of a child with OCD

I sat down to read this book to my five year old and very quickly my seven and eleven year old were listening intently too, they were excited to hear a relatable story. My kids took turns relating to the character with OCD and identifying ways they could boss back their bossy cloud and reclaim their happiness. This book also provides a way for siblings to understand and encourage one another while navigating OCD.--Janna Bronkhorst, parent of a child with OCD

The perfect marriage of an easy-to-follow story and evocative art, this gem of a book provides concrete guidance to young children struggling with OCD (and their parents). Highly recommended.--Dawn Huebner, PhD, Author of Outsmarting Worry and Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears

About the Author

Natasha Daniels (Author)
Natasha Daniels is a Child Therapist, specialising in OCD and anxiety, and has worked with children and teens and their families for over 20 years. She is the author of several books, including How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler, The Grief Rock, and Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids. Natasha is based in Arizona, USA.