Upside Down

by Sabah Rashid, Liuba Syrotiuk (Illustrator), Marcy Pusey (Editor)

One day your world turns upside down! You feel confused, alone. What was here, is now there, and nothing makes sense anymore. What do you do? Make the most of it, or course!Upside Down is a story of perseverance through a time of great disruption. In the face of change, rising anxiety can be crippling. Drawing on the healing power of nature, our innate curiosity, and positive self talk, Upside Down positively navigates through a disaster, leading us to keep an open mind, embracing that which we cannot change. Written in the first person, Upside Down entices the reader with elements of fantasy, distracting from the trauma and pain that can come with unexpected change. Magical images of nature propel us into a sci-fi experience, wrapping us in a hug of possibilities- a nurturing gift of protection and calm until we realize...we are going to be alright.

Kindle Edition

Published February 11, 2021

Reviews

[Nour Al-Salous · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was such a beautiful and accurate depiction of our current circumstances. Myself as well as my 7 year old niece really enjoyed the rhymes that gave a natural melodic feel to the story. The questions at the end of the story helped me understand how my niece was truly feeling. I discussed them with her and was able delve deeper into the mind of a 7 year old.

[Christine Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story that should have been written long before the pandemic hit. It challenges both children and adults alike to muster the courage to tread into the unknown. The author encourages us to develop our self-confidence and build resilience in the face of uncertainty. It is a magical story that stimulates dialogue among children and adults and is a journey of self-reflection and self-discovery.

[Nadine Jarjur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great imagery!

It certainly feels like the world is upside down! It explained the weird sensation we had last year and continue to have. I love the bright star I would have liked a bit more on that to give more closure.