Going to School is EASY NOW

Going to school was hard for Manny Moose! He didn’t like not knowing who the teacher would be, or who the other kids would be. He didn’t like not knowing what the snack would be, or what was coming next! But now he’s had a chance to visit his classroom and see the big schedule his teacher has on the wall. The teachers helped him when he was worried about snack, and when he missed his family. He even found out his best friend ALSO likes trains and trucks! Within the pages of this book, Manny shares why going to school was hard at first and how, with some help from his mom and his teachers, going to school is EASY NOW!

Spanish version coming soon!!

Designed to ease the stress of everyday activities that create chronically challenging behaviors in typically developing children, as well as those with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities, future titles in the Easy Now Series™ will help children and parents navigate struggles in a variety of areas such as Solving Problems is Easy Now, and Changing Plans is Easy Now.

Going to Bed is EASY NOW

Manny Moose used to struggle with something that many children do – Going to Bed!  In fact, many of the steps of bedtime used to cause him to become extremely upset, and he would react in ways that were seen as naughty and made him feel bad! Within the pages of this book, Manny shares why going to bed used to be hard and how, with some help from his mom, going to bed is EASY NOW!

In this captivating children’s picture book, offered both in English and in Spanish, and the first in the EASY NOW Series™, Doris Bowman and Maritsa Bowman have crafted a tale that is not only visually appealing and relatable, but delivers characters and cadence that keep children wanting to return to it time and time again.

Going to Bed is Easy Now

Going to bed used to be hard for Manny Moose! But now that he has a bedtime routine, and his mom helps him with some strategies for being “ready”, going to bed is EASY NOW!

Going to School is Easy Now

Going to school was hard for Manny Moose! But now he’s had a chance to visit his classroom and see the big schedule his teacher has on the wall. The teachers helped him when he was worried about snack, and when he missed his family. He even found out his best friend ALSO likes trains and trucks and going to school is EASY NOW!

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“Going to bed is a major trigger for so many kids and a terrible source of conflict in so many homes! Going to Bed is Easy Now is a fun and engaging read that will no doubt help establish an effective and predictable routine for kids to rely on. A great resource for so many of our kids!”
J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., Director, Think:Kids | MGH Associate Clinical Professor, Harvard Medical School
“Bedtime is a universal challenge for many parents and children. This engaging story, told from a child’s perspective, affirms what works to help most children deal with difficult transitions. A great guide to help parents create a peaceful nightly ritual. This is a truly wonderful glimpse into the world of children who experience life uniquely!”
Connie Hammer, MSW, Parent Educator and Consultant
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Share Your Ideas!What everyday activities would you like to see be “EASY NOW” for Manny Moose? We’d LOVE to hear from you!

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Meet the Authors

Doris Bowman, M.S.Ed.
Doris Bowman, M.S.Ed.Author and Parent Coach
Doris is a PCI Certified Parent Coach®, Certified Trainer in Collaborative Problem Solving (Think:Kids, Boston Mass General Hospital), and certified K-12 special educator and administrator in the state of Oregon. She lives in the Portland, Oregon area with her husband, Rick, and enjoys continuing to support her 4 grown children in their various life endeavors. For over 17 years, her professional life has been centered around supporting and coaching families of children with chronically challenging behaviors, including those experiencing autism spectrum disorder and other forms of disabilities.
Maritsa Bowman
Maritsa BowmanAuthor
Maritsa Bowman is attending college for a major in Early Childhood Education, and worked for 4 years as an Educational Assistant and Private Classroom Aide with preschool & elementary aged children experiencing a variety of disabilities including autism spectrum disorder and emotional/ behavioral challenges. She has a passion for children, and has worked closely and been “part of the family” with the real Manny and Madi. She lives in the Portland, Oregon area, and when she’s not in school or co-writing books, she spends her summers working on a commercial salmon fishing boat out of Valdez, Alaska.

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“Going to Bed Is Easy Now is a brilliant synthesis of brain-based practices that both children and parents need for a smooth transition from a busy day to a peaceful sleeptime routine. Every mom and dad will appreciate how Manny Moose now thinks going to bed is easy. By using this beautiful book, they will soon see, “That’s my child, too!” I can’t wait to tell parents about the book, and I am eager to read the other books in the Easy Now series!”
Gloria DeGaetano, Founder, Parent Coaching Institute and author of Parenting Well in a Media Age
“For years I have encouraged and assisted parents in using transitional bedtime charts during their evening-time routine. It is wonderful to finally have a book that supports the idea, and can be shared with children to explain the process in a fun way. Children will easily relate to Manny Moose and his struggles, and will be encouraged to read about Manny’s overcoming of his bedtime challenges. I am anxious for the next books in this series to be published. Not only are the topics useful for parents at home, but as a teacher, I would welcome these books in my weekly classroom meetings. There is nothing quite as effective as gaining better understanding through a book! It’s about time these common struggles were normalized in children’s literature!”
Melanie Salonen, Parent Educator and K-3 Classroom Teacher
“The “Manny Moose” series is a gift to both children and parents! As a former special education and first grade teacher, I appreciate the power of picture books to nurture kids’ growth. We are wired to bond through stories. This wonderful book is like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold night — it’s comforting. More than that, though, it’s a practical resource to help all kids flourish in the middle of challenging situations, such as transitions. Add in the gorgeous illustrations, and you’ll find the “Easy Now” series taking root in your heart.”
Karen Bierdeman, B.A., M.Ed , www.theguiltfreemom.com

Information about ‘Going to Bed is Easy Now’

Quick Facts for English Version

Release Date: April 30, 2015
Authors: Doris Bowman & Maritsa Bowman
Hardback ISBN: 978-0-9962238-8-1
Paperback ISBN: 978-0-692-35784-2
LCCN: 2015902304

Quick Facts for Spanish Version:

Release Date: April 30, 2015
Authors: Doris Bowman & Maritsa Bowman
Hardback ISBN: 978-0-9962238-1-2
Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9962238-4-3
LCCN: 2015938124