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<h3>Killarney art psychotherapist Katie O&rsquo;Donoghue was delighted to spot her first children&rsquo;s book on last Friday&rsquo;s Late Late Toy Show!</h3>
&#8216;The Little Squirrel Who Worried&#8217; was written and illustrated by Katie, and published by Gill Books in July.
 With almost every eye in Ireland on the Toy Show every year, children&rsquo;s authors, illustrators and publishers compete for a much-coveted spot on the set. Aware that her book had been sent to Ryan, but not having heard anything from RT&Eacute;, Katie was thrilled to see it in a prominent position. It was a wonderful surprise to discover &#8216;The Little Squirrel Who Worried&#8217; had been placed in the front row of the book corner. There, it had a little chair of its own and was even embraced by a cuddly toy.
 It was visible many times over the course of the evening, particularly during the book discussion, an incredibly proud moment for first-time author Katie.
 &ldquo;I have to admit, when I saw &#8216;The Little Squirrel Who Worried&#8217; cradled in the teddy&rsquo;s arms, I may have jumped up and down with excitement,&rdquo; Katie told the Killarney Advertiser.
 What began as a lockdown project while Katie was living in London and missing her family in Kerry, is providing comfort to children around the world.
 Using a gentle story with gorgeous illustrations, Little Squirrel and his forest friends teach young people a variety of simple coping techniques.
 &#8220;These skills will benefit children their entire lives and the book is even helpful for adults who are prone to worrying and overthinking,&#8221; she added.

Local author’s debut book makes Late Late Toy Show

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