Sharon Y. Edlin
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Advice & How To, Children's Nonfiction, Health & Fitness, Memoir, Children's fiction
Sharon Y. Edlin is a retired Pediatric Occupational Therapist turned children’s author, blending decades of child development expertise with a heart full of stories. With over 30 years of experience, Sharon brings a deep and heartfelt understanding of how kids think, feel, and grow to every story she writes. As the founder of Dragonfly Pediatric Therapy and now retired from clinical practice, she continues to uplift children and families through her books. She is also the author of "The Dragonfly Approach of Pediatric Occupational Therapy," a compassionate guide for parents navigating the early days of a child’s special needs diagnosis. Now, Sharon is channeling her playful spirit, therapeutic insight, and love for whimsy into the world of picture books. She is the author of "Shmoopie: A Whole Hug Planet," her debut children's book that invites young readers into imaginative worlds where kindness, courage, and laughter take center stage. She writes under the imprint Daisy & Dragonfly Books—a nod to nature, transformation, and the magic hidden in plain sight. You can often find her barefoot in her garden, dreaming up new characters, tucking tiny dragonflies into her illustrations, and crafting stories sure to delight children and grown-ups alike.
Sharon Y. Edlin's books
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8
What if the tiniest speck of dust had the biggest dream of all? Speck may be small—just a fluffy wisp drifting through a sunbeam—but he longs for more. He dreams of walking, laughing, and being part of the Fuzzlewick family he watches from above. When a well-meaning (and slightly hard-of-hearing) fairy named Whiffy Toodlethump hears his wish, things go hilariously sideways. Speck doesn’t become a boy… he becomes a scruffy little dog. At first, it’s all wrong. But as Speck is welcomed into the family with belly rubs, bedtime stories, and unconditional love, he begins to wonder… Maybe becoming exactly what he wasn’t wishing for is the best magic of all. A heartwarming and whimsical story about belonging, unexpected blessings, and the sparkle of being loved just as you are.
Genres: Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
I became an unsuspecting member of a ‘secret’ society called a blended family several years ago. I can say without question that I did not wake up one day and profess, “I’m going to fall in love, get married, have two kids, get divorced, move, fall in love again, remarry, move again, and then successfully blend a new and improved family.” I liken the blending of a family to that of a three-ring circus, and if you have ever been to a circus, you know that it is exciting, scary, and a bit psychotic if one of those freakish clowns gets in your face. With this blending, I have inherited four additional people to my three, totaling seven. I now have five teenagers to look after, and often call them the ‘piranha children’ as they eat us out of house and home daily. It is not uncommon for me to...
Genres: Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
I became an unsuspecting member of a ‘secret’ society called a blended family several years ago. I can say without question that I did not wake up one day and profess, “I’m going to fall in love, get married, have two kids, get divorced, move, fall in love again, remarry, move again, and then successfully blend a new and improved family.” I liken the blending of a family to that of a three-ring circus, and if you have ever been to a circus, you know that it is exciting, scary, and a bit psychotic if one of those freakish clowns gets in your face. With this blending, I have inherited four additional people to my three, totaling seven. I now have five teenagers to look after and often call them the ‘piranha children’ as they eat us out of house and home daily. It is not uncommon for me to...
Genres: Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
I became an unsuspecting member of a ‘secret’ society called a blended family several years ago. I can say without question that I did not wake up one day and profess, “I’m going to fall in love, get married, have two kids, get divorced, move, fall in love again, remarry, move again, and then successfully blend a new and improved family.” I liken the blending of a family to that of a three-ring circus, and if you have ever been to a circus, you know that it is exciting, scary, and a bit psychotic if one of those freakish clowns gets in your face. With this blending, I have inherited four additional people to my three, totaling seven. I now have five teenagers to look after, and I often call them the ‘piranha children’ as they eat us out of house and home daily. It is not uncommon for me...
Genres: Advice & How To, Health & Fitness
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
I am a 27-year seasoned holistic Pediatric Occupational Therapist who has heard so many of my parents ask such questions as, "Why didn’t my doctor tell me this? Why won't anyone listen to me when I say there is something going on with my child? What do I do now that my child has been diagnosed? Why is diet so important? Will someone please write all of this down?"I have written this book to fill the gap that occurs after a child is diagnosed. I have written it in a fun and playful way, but with all the professionalism necessary to guide you in the right direction after you have received a diagnosis, or are actively trying to discover if your child has special needs. The Dragonfly Approach contains information about retained reflexes, different forms of treatment, the importance of diet/nutrition, and the team of professionals that your child may...
Genres: Art & Crafts
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8
As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience, I’ve had the joy of helping countless children grow through play. This activity book was thoughtfully created not only for fun but also to support key developmental skills in a joyful and engaging way. Each page is designed to help children strengthen: 🎨Color pages help fine-motor, visual-motor integration, visual perception, and cognitive skills ✍🏼Finish the drawing helps fine-motor, visual-motor integration, spatial awareness, directionality, and executive functioning skills ✍🏼Tracing helps fine-motor, visual-motor integration, visual perception, attention, self-regulation skills, as well as patience ✍🏼Mazes help with fine-motor, visual-motor integration, visual perception, spatial awareness, executive functioning, and directionality skills 👀Word searches help with fine-motor, visual scanning and tracking, visual-motor integration, visual perception, spatial awareness, executive functioning, and spelling 💌 Writing a letter helps with fine-motor, visual-motor integration, handwriting, language and literacy, executive functioning, and creativity Whether used at home, in a classroom,...
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8
What if you were made… a little differently? Shmoopie was supposed to be a teddy bear. But thanks to one distracted toy factory worker and a little too much fluff, he ended up shaped more like a beanbag than a bear. Shipped out anyway, Shmoopie bounces through mishaps, mockery, and a world that doesn’t quite know what to do with him. Then along comes Lulu. With a shining smile and arms made for hugging, Lulu sees something in Shmoopie that no one else has: a whole hug planet. Join Shmoopie and Lulu on a cozy, comical journey of self-acceptance, love, and the softest kind of courage. Perfect for snuggle time, storytime, or anytime you need a reminder that being different just might be the best thing you could be.