The Best Good Day of My Dreams
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Publication Date: 25 Nov. 2024
Paperback ISBN: 978-0646700519
Reading Age: 4-8yo
Ebook ASIN: B0DKB6TRJH
About the Book
Level up your child’s reading experience with a book that celebrates the power of perspective and the joy of imagination. "The Best Good Day of My Dreams," brought to life by the enchanting watercolor illustrations of Svetlana Golub, is more than just a story—it's an invitation to holistic health.
Join a young boy on a journey through his day, which unfolds in two contrary tales. In the first half, explore a day that feels like "the worst bad day of my nightmares"—a series of minor mishaps and comical misadventures captured with dramatic flair. The boy's frustrations are expressively illustrated, making every challenge both engaging and relatable.
Then, witness the magic as the same day is recast through a positive lens, turning "the worst bad day" into "the best good day." With a shift in perspective and a renewed outlook, the boy’s experiences become joyful adventures, brimming with laughter and delight. The transformation is beautifully mirrored in the vibrant, uplifting watercolor illustrations.
Ideal for bedtime reflections or a peaceful corner of your child's library, this heartwarming book encourages young readers to see the world through a hopeful lens and create the silver lining in every situation. "The Best Good Day of My Dreams" is a beautiful treasure for nurturing positive thinking and emotional resilience, promoting conversations for strong families, and providing a needed challenge for a thriving community.
Give your child the gift of a fun and transformative reading experience. Discover the joy of positive perspective and let every page turn into a celebration of dreams fulfilled and adventures imagined.
Every reader of The Best Good Day of My Dreams unlocks free additional resources. These are linked to the Australian Curriculum, and align with Appointed Media’s values and mission. Each was created and reviewed by a qualified Australian teacher and early childhood therapist.
Reviews
Wish this was around when my now young adult sons were in their early years of Autism diagnosis and homeschooling. What I love most is not just the simple and reinforced elements of the story but the reflection question and resources offered too. I bought this to share with families I still meet and mentor who are on their own journey with their amazing children. Whether it be neurodiverse or not reflective thinking is such a fundamental skill to empowering young people to feel in control of their own emotional regulation. I hope more of this type of book are created.
-Sarah Goodenough Wheatley, mother and homeschooler
I picked up The Best Good Day of My Dreams: The Worst Bad Day of My Nightmares not really knowing what to expect, and wow this book hit me right in the feelings. It’s not your typical story. It’s more like a poetic journey through the mind of someone trying to make sense of joy and pain, sometimes all at once. C.L. Edwin writes in a way that’s raw and human like they’re sitting next to you, just telling you what’s on their heart without trying to impress anyone. It felt real.
-Elly Whalley, mother and NDIS Service Delivery Manager
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FAQs
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It’s a children’s picture book that follows a young boy through a day full of small mishaps, first framed as “the worst bad day of my nightmares,” then retold in a more positive light as “the best good day.” The story is about perspective, resilience, and finding joy even when things don’t go perfectly.
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The author is C.L. Edwin (Courtney Edwin-Nweze).
The book is illustrated in watercolour by Svetlana Golub. -
It’s ideal for young children, particularly early readers or those who enjoy picture books. While we recommend 4-8 years, the book has been used with children both younger and older than this with great success. The focus on emotional resilience and perspective also makes it useful for parents, teachers, and therapists working with children.
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The book is available in paperback and ebook formats.
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Yes. When you buy the book, you get free bonus resources. These include:
“My Circle of Control”
“Big Feelings Toolbox”
“When I’m Bored”
“Story Sequence”
And more
These are aligned with the Australian Curriculum and were created/reviewed by a qualified teacher and early childhood therapist.
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Perspective: How the same events can feel very different depending on how you view them.
Emotional resilience: Learning to reframe challenges positively.
Imagination & creativity: Encouraging children to use their imagination to turn ordinary or difficult moments into something joyful.
Mental health / well-being: Promotes reflection, hope, and healthy thinking.
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Bedtime reading: Great for a calming, reflective end-of-day story.
Classroom / therapy discussion: Use the free bonus resources to spark conversations about feelings, perspective, control, and coping with bad days.
Emotional regulation tool: The “Big Feelings Toolbox” is especially helpful for teaching children to manage their emotions.
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Yes. This book has been written by an Australian teacher with experience as an NDIS early childhood therapist. Reviews from parents also specifically mention using it with neurodiverse children. The mix of expressive storytelling and therapeutic reflection makes it well-suited to children who might benefit from extra emotional-support resources.
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Please do! The bonus worksheets and guides are designed to be practical and educational, integrating with curriculum goals and supporting emotional development. You can find the link for these resources at the back of your book.
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This children’s book has been assessed by Appointed Media and identified as appropriate for children of all ages. Despite teaching about emotional skills, it is lacking sensitive themes, so a content warning was not required for this book.
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