Ducky Breathing

Do you dread going to bed? Isn't playing with colorful unicorns, enchanting mermaids, and brilliant dragons much more tantalizing and satisfying? If Daddy were there, would that help you surrender to sleep? Can Mommy's Ducky Breathing help? Join Gracie, a tad stubborn but imaginative little girl, as bedtime approaches. Time begins to tick by oh so slowly. Tick Tock. Tick tock. Will Gracie ever find the secret of rest and the magic of sleep?

Do you dread going to bed? Ducky Breathing is an engaging and light-hearted children's book filled with enchanting illustrations and a secret way to fall asleep. Gracie, a tad stubborn but imaginative little girl, would rather do anything but go to bed. Inevitably, bedtime approaches and time begins to tick by oh, so slowly. Gracie visualizes playing with her quick-witted dragon and other magical creatures. But more than anything, she wants to be playing with her Dad, who has been deployed. Join Gracie as she reluctantly climbs into bed, and the impossible journey of dozing off begins. Will she ever find the magic of sleep?

Gail Mulder has been teaching for over 38 years and loves it as much as she did that very first year. She has been an educator in California, New Jersey and currently Virginia. In the process, Gail was named Teacher of the Year and nominated for Disney's American Teacher Award. She has loved enchanting her students with "Ms. Mulder stories". It wasn't until recently that her watercolor paintings began to tell her stories for her. She is known amongst her students for being "mean and proud of it" (with a wink, wink). Sueann Tupy, a dear friend, created the "ducky breathing" method and encouraged Gail to write and illustrate Ducky Breathing. This story is Gail's first published book, and she hopes that it will be an entertaining yet informational piece for students, teachers, families, and readers everywhere. Life's bazillion experiences have taught Gail to sing without care, be OK with messy junk drawers, accept unruly hair and… be where her feet are. She loves to create in her upstairs art studio overlooking her garden oasis and enjoys crafting jewelry, painting, design, and playing dress-up. You can usually find her with her family, riding her motorcycle or bicycle, or frolicking with her beloved ball-obsessed golden retriever, River.