Thank you NetGalley for accepting my request to read and review Nasty Negative What Ifs.

A pleasure to read with illustrations and color palette pleasing to my eyes.

There are three points: A beginning, middle and ending. I think the author did a fantastic job showcasing negative and positive attitudes.

I enjoyed the ending in which individually we choose our tones.

Parental or reasonable mature person reading with the child will maximize the book's potential.

Kudos to author Tabitha Ring.

I would gift this.

When I saw a children's book called Nasty Negative What Ifs on NetGalley I thought it would be an opportunity. When I was a child (oh so long ago ;) we didn't talk much about our inner worlds and what was going on inside our heads, and that has certainly changed. So, a children's book about ruminating? Yes please.
The book was very cute and age appropriate. The message was good, but as a long time ruminator and disasterfyer it seemed a bit simplistic. But also very hopeful. I think this book could give a mildly struggling child a bit of a lift, and it certainly put a smile on my face.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is a book I needed as a child. My life was rules by negative thoughts and what ifs. I'm so happy kids these days now have books to help them identify their big emotions and help them cope.

Also, no matter what illustration was on each page, my eyes went straight to the "you got this"

What a lovely, simple story. I read this with my 7 year old when she was having some back to school anxiety. ‘You got this’ became our back to school motto and we often talk about our back up plans before doing something. It really helped.

A delightful children's book that skillfully addresses the common fears and anxieties kids often face. Through the adventures of Lucy and Sparkles, the story empowers young readers to transform their worrisome "what ifs" into optimistic ones. With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this book not only entertains but also imparts a valuable lesson about the power of positive thinking.

Looking for a fun and inspiring read for your little one? Nasty Negative What Ifs by Tabitha Ring is a great book to consider! From the very first page, this book captured my attention with its relatable characters and imaginative storytelling. Lucy and Sparkles take us on a journey that teaches kids how to conquer their fears and transform negative thoughts into positive ones.

This book is better for older kids. The artwork is pretty basic and didn’t really hold my daughter’s attention, but the idea behind the story and the lesson being taught are really important.

A wonderful book about the fears that everyone feels within themselves in some way. You just overthink so much in your life that you can't live properly without always seeing the negative. what could happen... what if... it's bad... but this book and this little story show you how you can turn these negative thoughts into something positive. If you just think the other way around. This book is not only for children but also for adults who have just as many thoughts about what ifs in their minds. I really liked it.

This is a cute story, with a message that is easy to understand. The advice provided should also be reasonably easy to put into practice. It will be particularly helpful for children who are struggling with negativity and anxiety.

Lucy tries to deal with her many worries by coming up with an enormous list of ways in which to handle unpleasant scenarios. Then she encounters something that she hadn't planned for.

Although this initially knocks her for a sixer, Lucy quickly realises something very important which helps her handle to her worries better. And the children who read this book will also be able to benefit from her understanding. This one is well worth a read.

I work with SEMH and SEN children so this book could be a great resource for little ones that worry and get very anxious. It gives lots of examples of negative "what ifs" that Lucy feels but then Grandma teaches her about back up plans and she learns positive way ifs.

This is a really helpful and interesting children's book, which shows a little girl called Lucy who has so many thoughts running through her head which are negative. She is always worrying all the time about everything, and saying 'what if', for example, 'what if I fail?'. The book shows how she can turn her thoughts into positive what ifs.

I really enjoyed this book, as it has lovely graphics and writing, and it will really help children all around the world to be more mindful and positive. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

So, i was curious about the topic when i first saw it. It turns out to be a book about how a little girl deal with nasty-what ifs to the point she couldn't enjoy life as much as she wanted to be. Poor girl.

But i think it is a good book to educate younger childrens on this kind of thoughs, so they could be aware of how they can cope with negative thoughts.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for my ARC copy! The illustration was not the best, and hard to understand (for my class that is). However, it brought in a great discussion. Lots of the kiddos said that also thought of the ‘what if’ questions in their head. As an anxious child myself, I wish I had a book like this!

Thank you netgalley for the ARC. This is such a good book for younger people who have anxiety, I wish I had this when I was a child.

A lovely book to help children reframe their self doubts and criticism into affirmations. It is a helpful book, well presented, and easy to understand for the young mind. I would imagine a parent of a young child would find this book useful in raising their self critical child.