Lilly Esther Conquers the Worries

Phyllis Bordo is a retired high school English teacher who enjoys reading to child newcomers, and is a member of the International Board on Books for Young People. After noticing how much children worry, Phyllis created Lilly Esther to show them how to overcome their fears. She hopes that Lilly Esther will help children find ways to cope with their anxieties, no matter what they are. Phyllis lives in Toronto with her husband and two dogs. This is the first book in her Lilly Esther series, followed by Quincey Loves Lilly Esther Forever; Lilly Esther, Queen of Magic; and the forthcoming Lilly Esther Rescues Her Park.