Debbie Wagenbach

       What can you do when the grouchies take hold? How can you keep a bad mood at bay?​
       With funny rhymes and a silly chant, The Grouchies shows kids simple and fun ways to turn around grouchy moods. But most of all, kids will understand how their mood and negativity can affect their family and friends, and really get in the way of having a good day.
       An extensive Note to Parents further explains the child's experience and provides parents with easy-to-apply tips and tools for helping their kids when a grumpy day comes along.

Children's Book Author 

"Who is the Good Shepherd?" A young child may be curious and ask "Who is the Good Shepherd" or "What does he do for us?" With its easy-to-understand words, I Am Your Friend explains to a child how the Good Shepherd will always be your friend now and even when you're 102.
"I was your friend before you were you.I'll still be your friend at one hundred and two."
The words in this story bring to light how the Good Shepherd (Jesus) is always with us. Though pictures and story is created for children with rhyming words I Am Your Friend is an inspiring book for people of all ages.

     Swimming with the Snappers makes Sergio feel BIG, BRAVE, and BOLD. 
     But sometimes the Snappers' idea of fun gives Sergio "squishy" feelings. He doesn't like it when they start picking on a minnow named Gil...but it's hard to stand up to your friends!​
     Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Julia Martin Burch, PhD, on bullying, friendship, fitting in, and ways to discuss these issues with your child.

The Grouchies

Big, Brave, Bold Sergio

​Magination Press, 2018

•  iParenting Media Award
• Mom's Choice Award for Children's Picture Books (Gold)
• SLJ, NoveList Remarkable Reads
  

I Am Your Friend

​Christian Faith Publishers, 2021