Adam Ciccio – författare

A sweet picture book to boost our self-esteem and fly high! Join Little Bizzy as she shows the world how we can stop doubting our actions and reach our fullest potential. Little Bizzy is smaller than all the other bees, but she’s very capable. She easily collects twice as much pollen as her friends. But Bizzy dreams of greater things. She wants to fly high in the sky with the birds! Of course, the others don’t believe it, but Bizzy knows that she can do it.An adventurous book about courage and perseverance. Those who believe in something are already halfway there! For busy bees aged 5 years and up.Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.

"No one should wait for a child to experience loss before sharing this wise, gentle book." - Kirkus ReviewsLetting go and loss can be difficult to comprehend. Goodbye Balloon will help you understand these emotions and give you insights to deal with them. Where does a special balloon go when it slips out of your hands? You can’t stop it, but you can wish it a beautiful journey, gliding past birds and soaring over mountains. Maybe your balloon will fly to someone else so that they can have a happy day. A beautifully illustrated picture book about learning to let go. For children ages 5 years and up. Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.

The newest addition to the Healthy Minds series about loving and knowing yourself, because you yourSELF are unique! For children aged 5 years and up. What exactly is your SELF? Your SELF is you, the you inside. It’s all of your thoughts and feelings, everything you are and everything you want to be. It can change throughout the years, but it will always be exceptional, wonderful, and rare. Because remember: there’s only one SELF for every YOU! Your Very Own Self is a beautiful addition to the Healthy Minds series, authored by US-based mental health professional Adam Ciccio. Through relatable stories and insightful tips drawn from his own experiences in outpatient mental health care, Ciccio explores the daily obstacles and mental health of young children, providing valuable insights for both children and adults alike.With Adam Ciccio's expertise in mental health care and his compassionate approach to storytelling, Your Very Own Self offers a strong reminder that each person's unique identity deserves love, acceptance, and celebration. A must-read for anyone seeking to foster positive self-esteem and resilience in young minds.

Included in CBC's 2025 May Hot Off the Press reading list!

My name is Sadness. I might visit when it’s gloomy or gray. But you also might see me on a beautiful day. I’m here sometimes, but I don’t stay. Just give me a chance and listen when I say: Everyone cries! And that’s okay.

Everyone Cries is part of the 'Healthy Minds' series, written by child psychologist Adam Ciccio. This comforting story helps children ages 5 and up understand and accept their feelings. It’s a powerful resource for promoting mental well-being and self-acceptance, breaking down complex emotions in a way that's accessible and relatable for young readers.

With lively characters and illustrations that bring abstract concepts to life, this book is designed to help children grasp the nature of sadness and learn that it's a part of everyone’s experience. The endpapers offer additional insights on how children experience sadness and how adults can support them, making it a valuable tool for social-emotional learning (SEL).

A comforting story about accepting feelings and letting them go. For children ages 5 years and up.

“A fun story whose message may stick if depression strikes.” - Booklist

Included in CBC's 2025 May Hot Off the Press reading list!

This is Jeff. He used to be a happy frog. He loved hopping from lily pad to lily pad with his three friends, Dominic, Fred, and Alice. But when his best friend, Dominic, suddenly moves away, Jeff feels so sad that he loses his hop. Can his friends find a way to help Jeff hop again?

This heartwarming story, crafted by author and child psychologist Adam Ciccio, addresses the challenges of depression and the pain of saying goodbye. It serves as a powerful resource for promoting mental well-being and self-acceptance.ith its simple narrative and charming pastel illustrations, this book makes complex emotions accessible to young readers, opening up conversations about sadness and the support of caring friends.

A heartwarming story about conquering depression with the support of caring friends. For frogs and friends ages 5 years and up.

"Honest and reassuring, undoubtedly helpful and meaningful to families." – Kirkus Rewiews

This year, I’m celebrating Christmas twice— one time with Dad, and one time with Mom. I liked Christmas the way it was. Why does everything have to be different now that Mom and Dad are getting divorced? Written by a child psychologist and part of the Healthy Minds series, My Two Christmas Trees specifically addresses divorce and the changes it brings, offering reassurance and guidance. A perfect book for children adjusting to new family dynamics, helping them process emotions and create positive new traditions.

An honest and comforting story about a child whose parents are divorced and has two Christmases for the first time, creating new traditions and warm memories. For children ages 4 years and up.