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A thoughtful and imaginative children's picture book about the power of our imagination, exploring possibility, creativity, problem-solving, worry, and the big feelings that can sometimes get in the way. For ages 4–8.
It can help us dream up new ideas, imagine possibilities, and find creative solutions to problems.
But what happens when our imagination takes us somewhere we don't want to go?
Sometimes our minds can turn a little worry into a very big one. A small “What if?” can become a whole story about everything that could possibly go wrong.
So what does a little thinker do when their imagination gets them stuck?
How can a clever kid use their imagination to go from “Yikes!” to “Yahoo!”?
And Then… follows a sensitive, creative young thinker whose wonderfully active imagination sometimes leads them into worry and overwhelm. With a little help, they discover that the same imagination that can create scary possibilities can also open the door to new ideas, solutions, and possibilities.
Created by the award-winning team at Red T Kids' Media, this engaging and relatable story encourages children to notice where their thoughts can take them—and to discover that they have choices about where to go next.
This playful children's book introduces big ideas about imagination, emotions, possibility, and problem-solving in an accessible way. It encourages children to think about their own thinking, explore different possibilities, and discover how imagination can be a powerful tool for navigating both challenges and big feelings.
Sometimes the mind says, “What if everything goes wrong?”
And Then… asks:
What if something better could happen instead?
How imagination can help us create, explore, and solve problems
How our thoughts can sometimes lead us toward worry
The connection between imagination and emotions
How to recognize when our thinking is making us feel stuck or overwhelmed
How imagining different possibilities can help us find new ways forward
The difference between possibilities and what is actually happening
How we can use our imagination in helpful and creative ways
Thinking about our own thinking
Finding possibilities when things feel difficult
Curious kids ages 4–8 with big feelings and big imaginations
Children who tend to worry or imagine “what if?” scenarios
Parents looking for thoughtful, conversation-starting children's books
Teachers exploring emotions, imagination, and creative problem-solving
Philosophy-for-children and inquiry-based learning
Classrooms and libraries exploring critical thinking and emotional awareness
Families looking for a gentle way to talk about worry and overwhelming thoughts
Children who need encouragement to turn “Yikes!” into “Yahoo!”
Recommended age: 4–8
Format: Children's picture book
Subjects: Imagination · Critical Thinking · Emotions · Creativity · Problem-Solving · Possibility
Key Question: What can we do when our imagination gets us stuck?
A thoughtful and imaginative children's picture book about the power of our imagination, exploring possibility, creativity, problem-solving, worry, and the big feelings that can sometimes get in the way. For ages 4–8.
It can help us dream up new ideas, imagine possibilities, and find creative solutions to problems.
But what happens when our imagination takes us somewhere we don't want to go?
Sometimes our minds can turn a little worry into a very big one. A small “What if?” can become a whole story about everything that could possibly go wrong.
So what does a little thinker do when their imagination gets them stuck?
How can a clever kid use their imagination to go from “Yikes!” to “Yahoo!”?
And Then… follows a sensitive, creative young thinker whose wonderfully active imagination sometimes leads them into worry and overwhelm. With a little help, they discover that the same imagination that can create scary possibilities can also open the door to new ideas, solutions, and possibilities.
Created by the award-winning team at Red T Kids' Media, this engaging and relatable story encourages children to notice where their thoughts can take them—and to discover that they have choices about where to go next.
This playful children's book introduces big ideas about imagination, emotions, possibility, and problem-solving in an accessible way. It encourages children to think about their own thinking, explore different possibilities, and discover how imagination can be a powerful tool for navigating both challenges and big feelings.
Sometimes the mind says, “What if everything goes wrong?”
And Then… asks:
What if something better could happen instead?
How imagination can help us create, explore, and solve problems
How our thoughts can sometimes lead us toward worry
The connection between imagination and emotions
How to recognize when our thinking is making us feel stuck or overwhelmed
How imagining different possibilities can help us find new ways forward
The difference between possibilities and what is actually happening
How we can use our imagination in helpful and creative ways
Thinking about our own thinking
Finding possibilities when things feel difficult
Curious kids ages 4–8 with big feelings and big imaginations
Children who tend to worry or imagine “what if?” scenarios
Parents looking for thoughtful, conversation-starting children's books
Teachers exploring emotions, imagination, and creative problem-solving
Philosophy-for-children and inquiry-based learning
Classrooms and libraries exploring critical thinking and emotional awareness
Families looking for a gentle way to talk about worry and overwhelming thoughts
Children who need encouragement to turn “Yikes!” into “Yahoo!”
Recommended age: 4–8
Format: Children's picture book
Subjects: Imagination · Critical Thinking · Emotions · Creativity · Problem-Solving · Possibility
Key Question: What can we do when our imagination gets us stuck?