Lucky G and the Melancholy Quokka

<p><strong>Raves for the Raven Who is a Therapist</strong></p><p> This book grabs you from the outset and takes you on a hopeful journey: A colorful spunky raven (with a Ph.D.) travels to Australia to meet a quokka who has lost his true smile finds it hard to move and isn't hanging out with friends anymore. Dr. G knows that depression is the culprit and extends a listening ear and helping hand all the while reassuring the quokka that lots of adults and kids feel depression too! </p><p> The illustrations are colorful and whimsical and the fact that Amy takes us on a journey to Australia provides the novelty that keeps the book captivating and moving right along. I truly enjoyed reading this and I believe children with depression and their parents will find acknowledgment guidance and hope in this little book. Enjoyable informative and capable of capturing a child's imagination.</p><p> Eliana Gil Ph.D. Founder Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery & Education Fairfax VA</p><p> </p><p> In her latest Lucky G book installment Wilinski-Lyman makes the concept of play therapy accessible to children and parents. Speaking from experience and from the heart she presents therapy as a helpful tool for kids and fights stigma against depression. Her characters are easy to relate to for children and families alike. The vivid and expressive illustrations by Leela Green make this book a visual treat for all ages.</p><p> Marta Manning former president NAMI Midland MI chapter (National Alliance on Mental Illness)</p><p> </p><p> I liked the whole story. Blue was my favorite character--I would be friends with him. I liked how Blue was sad at the start and then was happy by the end.</p><p> Astor 7 years old</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>AMY WILINSKI-LYMAN</strong> lives in Michigan with her three awesome children: Zach Drew and Kendall; and her big fluffy orange cat Marshall. Amy became a mental health warrior in 2016 after she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Through her books and online presence she wants to show parents and children living with mental illness that there is hope.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Learn more at AmyLymanAuthor.com</strong></p><p><br></p><p>From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com</p><p> </p><p>  <strong> </strong></p>