What if..? is a beautifully written, child-friendly story that gently explores OCD through the eyes of 10-year-old Anna. Perfect for readers aged 6 to 12 or older, this heartfelt book is ideal for families, classrooms, and therapists supporting children who experience anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or a need for things to feel just right.
Anna's world is full of invisible rules. Her socks must feel perfect. Her bag must be checked again and again. But when a mysterious stopwatch appears, Anna finds a way to pause time and get everything right.
At first, it feels like magic. But the stopwatch can't quiet the "what ifs" that live in her mind.
With support from her little sister, her kind therapist Melanie, and her loving family, Anna begins to understand her thoughts and learns that she doesn't have to be perfect to be okay.
Told with warmth, honesty, and imagination, What if..? opens up conversations around OCD, responsibility, perfectionism, and emotional wellbeing in a way children can truly connect with.