Will It Be Okay? - by Crescent Dragonwagon (Hardcover)

About the Book

A mother comforts a child about her special fears concerning dogs, thunder, snakes, and other things.

Book Synopsis

Will it be okay?

It's a question every child asks. Will the thunder stop? Will a bee sting hurt forever? What about those big feelings that seem too overwhelming to understand? And what happens when life brings changes, uncertainty, or loss?

In this timeless and deeply reassuring picture book, a child brings their worries to a trusted grown-up and receives the comfort every child hopes to hear: Yes, it will be okay. Through gentle conversations that acknowledge fears without dismissing them, the story offers a compassionate framework for navigating life's challenges with courage, patience, and hope.

Award-winning author Crescent Dragonwagon and acclaimed illustrator Jessica Love, celebrated for Julián Is a Mermaid, create a moving read-aloud that helps children understand that difficult moments are a natural part of life and that they do not have to face them alone. Rich with warmth, empathy, and emotional intelligence, this beloved classic continues to resonate with families, educators, counselors, and caregivers.

Perfect for children experiencing anxiety, transitions, grief, or uncertainty, Will It Be Okay? is a heartfelt reminder that even when life feels difficult, love, support, and time can help us through.

"This tender tale is a balm for worried children in troubled times and a model of comfort for caregivers to offer them . . . More than OK. Much more."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Review Quotes

**STARRED REVIEW**
"This tender tale is a balm for worried children in troubled times and a model of comfort for caregivers to offer them. . .More than OK. Much more."--Kirkus Reviews

"With empathy, the creators imagine a parent with an uncanny ability to hear a child's concerns, to hold the emotions that accompany them, and to think and talk about them."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Crescent Dragonwagon is an award-winning author whose work spans children's literature, fiction, and cookbooks. Celebrated for her warm, emotionally resonant storytelling, she has written numerous books for young readers that explore compassion, empathy, family, and resilience. Her work has earned widespread critical acclaim and continues to comfort and inspire generations of children and caregivers.

Jessica Love is an award-winning author-illustrator best known for the internationally acclaimed picture book Julián Is a Mermaid. Her expressive artwork and emotionally rich storytelling have earned numerous honors and made her a beloved creator of picture books that celebrate empathy, imagination, and self-expression. She lives in New York.