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William Wobbly and the Very Bad Day


Synopsis


William Wobbly is having a very bad day. He didn't want to go to school and when he got there things just got worse. The wobbly feeling got bigger and bigger and BIGGER until...

Something happened to William Wobbly when he was very little which makes it hard for him to understand or control his feelings. Luckily, his new mum is here to help with his wibbly wobbly feelings.

Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter (who used to have a lot of wobbly feelings), this is a story for children functioning at age 3-10 who struggle with sensory overload.

Sarah Naish (author), Rosie Jefferies (author), Amy Farrell (illustrator)

Summary

Chapter 1: The Very Bad Day Begins

William Wobbly wakes up on the wrong side of the bed. He spills his cereal, trips over his shoelaces, and bumps his head on the door frame. To top it off, his favorite fish, Splish Splash, has disappeared. William's entire day seems to be going wrong from the start.

Example: William's alarm clock rings, but instead of waking up, he accidentally hits the snooze button and falls back asleep.

Chapter 2: A Mischievous Squirrel

On his way to school, William encounters a mischievous squirrel that keeps stealing his backpack and running away with it. Determined to get his backpack back, William chases the squirrel all over the playground until he finally catches it. However, the squirrel escapes with his snack instead.

Example: William is walking to school with his backpack slung over his shoulder when a squirrel leaps from a tree and grabs onto the strap.

Chapter 3: Trouble in the Classroom

At school, William's bad luck continues. He can't answer a question in class, his pencil breaks, and he spills his water bottle on his desk. To make matters worse, the class bully, Buster, teases him relentlessly.

Example: Ms. Jones asks William to solve a math problem on the board, but William's mind goes blank and he stares at the equation, unable to think.

Chapter 4: The Lost Fish

At lunch, William realizes that Splish Splash is still missing. He searches frantically but can't find him anywhere. William is heartbroken and worried about the fate of his beloved fish.

Example: William frantically searches under the bed, in the closet, and behind the couch, but there's no sign of Splish Splash. His heart sinks as he wonders where his fish could be.

Chapter 5: A Silver Lining

Just when William's day couldn't get any worse, he finds Splish Splash in the most unexpected place: the refrigerator. William is overjoyed to be reunited with his fish, but his day still doesn't end on a completely positive note.

Example: William opens the refrigerator door to get a glass of milk, and there, in the middle of the vegetable drawer, is a small plastic container with Splish Splash swimming inside.

Chapter 6: The Lesson Learned

As the day comes to an end, William reflects on the mishaps that have plagued him. He realizes that even the most frustrating days can end on a positive note. He learns to appreciate the good things in life, no matter how small.

Example: William talks to his parents about his day, and they remind him that everyone has bad days sometimes. They help him to see the humor in some of the mishaps he faced and encourage him to focus on the good things, like being reunited with Splish Splash.