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Sheldon: A Story for Anxious Hearts
A turtle's tale from popular Ocean Tales Children’s Books series
Sheldon is a heart-warming picture book written in lyrical rhyme that will be cherished by children, mermaid lovers, teachers and parents.
Sheldon the turtle loves his mom so much that even a short separation makes his tummy twist and turn. But when she has to go away, Grandma shows him a clever little trick to help calm his worries. Through kindness, courage, and a few funny moments along the way, Sheldon learns that it’s okay to feel scared and that with the right tools and people who love you, you can find your brave.
“Let’s go,” said Grandma. “Come on, young man.”
But Sheldon was wary, not keen on her plan.
“I know that you miss Mom and wish she was here,
But sometimes you need to let go of your fear.”
“Now, listen to me, there’s a trick I once knew,
That will help keep you calm when you’re feeling so blue.
Choose three things to see and three things to hear.
This tactic will help you keep your mind clear.”
Sheldon is a heart-warming picture book written in lyrical rhyme that will be cherished by children, mermaid lovers, teachers and parents.
Sheldon the turtle loves his mom so much that even a short separation makes his tummy twist and turn. But when she has to go away, Grandma shows him a clever little trick to help calm his worries. Through kindness, courage, and a few funny moments along the way, Sheldon learns that it’s okay to feel scared and that with the right tools and people who love you, you can find your brave.
“Let’s go,” said Grandma. “Come on, young man.”
But Sheldon was wary, not keen on her plan.
“I know that you miss Mom and wish she was here,
But sometimes you need to let go of your fear.”
“Now, listen to me, there’s a trick I once knew,
That will help keep you calm when you’re feeling so blue.
Choose three things to see and three things to hear.
This tactic will help you keep your mind clear.”
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Published November 13, 2025
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About the author
Sarah Cullen
92 books10 followersSarah Cullen is one of the authors behind Ocean Tales Children's Books.
Sarah writes this series with her sister Carmen, and together they have a huge love of nature and like to spread awareness about protecting our oceans.
Sarah and Carmen also own a travel company called Majestic Whale Encounters, where they take like minded people on tours to beautiful locations around the world.
Sarah has two young boys, Logan and Finn, who have been her inspiration and absolutely love taking a peak at all the
illustrations before anyone else gets to. Ocean Tales Children's Books was created to spread joy and hope to all the ocean loving kids and adults around the world.
Sarah writes this series with her sister Carmen, and together they have a huge love of nature and like to spread awareness about protecting our oceans.
Sarah and Carmen also own a travel company called Majestic Whale Encounters, where they take like minded people on tours to beautiful locations around the world.
Sarah has two young boys, Logan and Finn, who have been her inspiration and absolutely love taking a peak at all the
illustrations before anyone else gets to. Ocean Tales Children's Books was created to spread joy and hope to all the ocean loving kids and adults around the world.
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December 11, 2025
Good advice
Good advice for children for coping with anxiety. Works for adults too! Grounding oneself when fearful is helpful. I would use all five senses.
Good advice for children for coping with anxiety. Works for adults too! Grounding oneself when fearful is helpful. I would use all five senses.
January 6, 2026
cute read
Super simple ready for an anxious child, good tips on how to help them feel safe and calm. I liked all the rhymes, great job.
Super simple ready for an anxious child, good tips on how to help them feel safe and calm. I liked all the rhymes, great job.
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