Mondays Can Be Hard for Everyone, Even Little Kids

Special Needs Mom Illustrates Children's Books That Helps Toddlers thru First Grade Readers Overcome their Emotional Challenges While Demonstrating Perseverance & Bravery

George J. and the Miserable Monday is an instructional illustrated story to share with young learners who worry about going to school, struggle with change, and are learning flexibility.

The story of George J. teaches children that feeling nervous is ok and that fear and bravery go hand in hand. It will aid in conversations with children about feelings and perseverance.

Main Description:

George J. thinks Mondays are miserable!

And most of us agree! For one thing, weekends are super fun!

On Mondays, something could change at school! What if they canceled recess?

George is worried. What if nobody wants to play with him? He knows he will miss his family.

Is there absolutely NOTHING you can say that will change George J.’s mind about Mondays?

In this short story about fear and bravery, young learners will:

• Find a little courage in the everyday things.

• Realize they are not alone — not even at school on Mondays!

• Learn that being brave comes from the inside… with a little help from friends!

• And so much more!

George J. and the Miserable Monday is the second book in The Super Fun Day Books series written and illustrated by Sivan Hong for toddlers through first grade readers. The Super Fun Days Books series is a collection of inspirational stories through which young children learn how to work through and overcome social and emotional challenges. There are a lot of fun, laughs and feelings, lessons to learn, and plenty of things for children to think about. Sivan wrote the book with simple-to-understand wording and illustrations for children of every ability to enjoy. 

About the Author

Sivan Hong authors and illustrates the children’s book series The Super Fun Day Books, including “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween” and “George J. and the Miserable Monday”. Her inspiring books focus on young children, who overcome their emotional challenges and demonstrate perseverance and bravery. Sivan also occupies seats on the Board of several foundations and non-profits.

When she’s not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live a quiet and contented life in their home in Connecticut.