Jumpy Jimmy Jackrabbit

Story by Jan Evans
Illustrations by Vicki Morris

Jimmy Jackrabbit jumps and snorts and twitches and shouts. Neither he nor is brothers, nor Mother and Dad understand what his problem is. But wise Dr. Owl knows — Jimmy has Tourette’s Syndrome.

Dr. Owl explains to them that:

“In Jimmy’s brain the chemicals ignite,
And messages get scrambled, causing his plight.
The cells, over-charged, are ready to go —
And that’s what makes Jimmy jump around so.”

With Dr. Owl’s help, Jimmy and his family are relieved to understanding Jimmy isn’t that way on purpose. They all find hope and help as Jimmy learns ways to improve:

“Like a superhero who makes things click,
Soon Jimmy could outwit most of his tics!”

Jumpy Jimmy Jackrabbit is an ideal story to help children understand there’s help and hope for them or someone they know with Tourette’s Syndrome.

Repetitive Rhonda

Story by Jan Evans
Illustrations by Vicki Morris

Rhonda Raccoon worries what might be wrong with her. She checks and rechecks, pulls out her hair, lines things up and washes her hands day and night. From friends and family she constantly seeks reassurance.

Wise Dr. Owl comes to Rhonda’s aid and explains she suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He tells her it’s not her fault; neurons in her brain are misfiring. Dr. Owl teaches Rhonda when in doubt, to give a shout, “It’s not me, it’s the OCD!”

Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Exposure and Ritual Prevention Rhonda is able to get her behavior back on track. With Dr. Owl’s help, Rhonda learns there is hope and help for OCD!

Imagine That!

Story by Jan Evans
Illustrations by Vicki Morris

Ginger Giraffe and Kerri Kinkajou live near the mythical land of HobNob Hill. Each is distressed about her perceived appearance and immobilized by it.

Then the two meet wise Dr. Owl and learn they suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder. With help from family and therapy with Dr. Owl, they discover what their “eyes see is a distortion, Bent way out of shape, not in proportion.”

Using Behavior Therapy, Exposure Therapy and Mirror Retraining, Ginger and Kerri realize the image they see “isn’t the picture reflected to me.”

Ginger, Kerri and their families leave the comfort of Dr. Owl’s oak. When they arrive home, Ginger and Kerri put sorrows and troubles in the past, and are lovingly supported by their families.