PICTURE BOOKS

The Worldly Press bookshelf

Find a cozy story about feelings or a quiet adventure for bedtime. Each series has its own little world.

WRITTEN BY SHARON

Gary the Owl

Cozy stories about a small owl and his very big feelings.

Gary the Owl: Sad Hat Day book cover

PUBLISHED

Gary the Owl: Sad Hat Day

Written by Sharon Benari Bounik
Illustrations created with AI

Gary wakes up sad and sets out to make a hat that feels just right. His sewing table has other plans.

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Gary the Owl · Book 2

IN THE WORKS

Gary the Owl · Book 2

Written and illustrated by Sharon Benari Bounik

Gary is busy crafting when a mysterious thwack sends him looking for answers.

WRITTEN WITH MY CHILDREN

Once I Was a…

Bedtime adventures dreamed up together.

Once I Was a Dinosaur book cover

PUBLISHED

Once I Was a Dinosaur

Written by Sharon Benari Bounik and Leo Forest Bounik
Illustrated by Noam Venturero

A quiet bedtime adventure begins with a strange new claw and a trip out the bedroom window.

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IN THE WORKS

Once I Was a Unicorn

Written by Sharon Benari Bounik and Laila Wonder Bounik
Illustrations in progress by Sharon Benari Bounik

Another bedtime transformation is taking shape at the drawing table.