A Story About Expression and Emotional Regulation

Ms Rachel: Frankie’s Train Day!

Snuggle up for the sweet story of Frankie, his love for adventure and passion for trains in this charming 24-page storybook. 
 
Frankie is having the best day. His friend Ms Rachel is helping him make the perfect train track. But when a little accident occurs, his plans are ruined. With help from Ms Rachel, Frankie learns how to work through his big, uneasy emotions and the day turns out to be one of the best ever! 
 
Ms Rachel shows Frankie how to manage big feelings through grounding techniques and conflict resolution skills in this gentle story about empathy, forgiveness and managing uncomfortable emotions. A delightful tale, perfect for littles and caregivers too. 
 
Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel: 
Ms Rachel: Hide and Seek with Herbie! 
Ms Rachel: 100 First Words 
Ms Rachel: Potty Time with Bean

Mr Aron (Author) 
Aron Accurso, Rachel's life and creative partner, creates the show with Rachel including writing/arranging music and skits, acting as showrunner alongside Rachel, being silly, and performing puppets! In addition to children's songs he has several adult musicals in development including The Pack, Seeing Red with Joey Mazzarino (from Sesame Street) and We Have Apples, with Rachel. He also loves writing choral music. He is the Associate Musical Director/Associate Conductor for Aladdin on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include: Nice Work If You Can Get It, Sister Act, and The Little Mermaid. 
 
Monique Dong (Illustrator) 
Monique Dong is a freelance illustrator whose passion is creating images that encompass light, life, warmth and colour. She studied animation at City Varsity in Cape Town, South Africa. She currently lives in China with her husband.

A Lift-the-Flap Book

Ms Rachel: Hide and Seek with Herbie

Play hide-and-seek with every toddler’s favourite teacher and rock star to the under 4’s Ms Rachel, in this fun-filled, lift-the-flap book. 
 
Join the fun and help Ms Rachel search for her friend Herbie as they play a wonderful game of hide-and-seek! Can you count to five while Herbie hides? Now see if you can find him! Is he behind the green plant? Or under the purple chair? 
 
Little ones will love lifting the six flaps and turning the pages as they search for Herbie. With colourful and bright illustrations and lots of surprises along the way, this interactive board book is perfect for reading fun with little ones. 
 
Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel: 
 
Ms Rachel: Potty Time with Bean 
Ms Rachel: 100 First Words 
Ms Rachel: My First Colouring Book

Ms Rachel (Author) 
Ms Rachel is a passionate educator who creates research-based videos to help toddlers and their families learn, bond, and thrive. Her videos infuse songs, games, and nursery rhymes with strategies from experts to help children reach key milestones in the crucial early years of learning. Rachel holds dual master’s degrees in early childhood development and music education. She is an advocate for children’s rights and works to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality early childhood education. Her wonderful little boy inspired the show and her husband and creative partner for the show is Mr. Aron, aka HERBIE! Ms Rachel is based in New York. 
 
Mr Aron (Author) 
Aron Accurso, Rachel's life and creative partner, creates the show with Rachel including writing/arranging music and skits, acting as showrunner alongside Rachel, being silly, and performing puppets! In addition to children's songs he has several adult musicals in development including The Pack, Seeing Red with Joey Mazzarino (from Sesame Street) and We Have Apples, with Rachel. He also loves writing choral music. He is the Associate Musical Director/Associate Conductor for Aladdin on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include: Nice Work If You Can Get It, Sister Act, and The Little Mermaid. 
 
Monique Dong (Illustrator) 
Monique Dong is a freelance illustrator whose passion is creating images that encompass light, life, warmth and colour. She studied animation at City Varsity in Cape Town, South Africa. She currently lives in China with her husband.

Ms Rachel

Mr Aron

Heather Martinez

An Interactive Read and Listen Sound Book with 12 Fun Sounds

Join Ms Rachel and look after the animals on the farm in this fun, interactive 12-button sound book. 
 
Come to the farm and have fun with Ms Rachel, everyone’s favourite teacher. Can you help Ms Rachel take care of her animal friends while Old MacDonald goes to the market? Join in with mooing, barking, laughing and singing by pressing the 12 different sound buttons that bring the story to life. 
 
There’s plenty of animals to meet and you can listen to them, and Ms Rachel too, in this adorable, noisy farm book! 
 
A fun and interactive board book, ideal for babies and toddlers. Makes the perfect gift!Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel: 
Ms Rachel: Hide and Seek with Herbie! 
Ms Rachel: Frankie’s Train Day! 
Ms Rachel: 100 First Words

Mr Aron

Books by Mr Aron

Series by Mr Aron

Ms Rachel

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