Pat Nicholson

UPDATED January 30, 2026:

AVAILABLE in PAPERBACK and KINDLE / E-Reader formats

Pat's books will always elicit great and relevant discussions, whether touching on subjects such as phobias, bullying, differences in ourselves and others, friendships, families...and dealing with grief.

Her books follow the developmental pattern of most children; however, families and teachers have also used some of her books with children who might be considered to have developmental challenges.

I DON'T LIKE SPIDERS BUT THEY SEEM TO LIKE ME is a hilarious 'must' for any child or adult who does not care for uninvited spider visits. Even those who love spiders will find this book to be a funny and kind read. The book's title alone always gets a smile or a laugh from the many who can relate!

BECAUSE I CAN READ is perfect for those who are learning to read and can spot simple words and concepts often used in preschool and elementary school settings. This book also helps to instill an early love of reading and will show your children some of the many benefits which learning to read will always bring. It's rhyming pattern makes it easy to enjoy and has helped numerous new readers to feel very proud of their ability to read.

SOMETIMES MY FRIENDS DON'T LOOK LIKE ME...SOMETIMES THEY DON'T LOOK LIKE YOU is the first book in Pat's 'Compassion/Kindness Series' of 3 books.

As children begin to notice differences in appearance and 'behaviours' of other children and adults around them, questions and comments will also begin regarding differences in family composition, clothing, sizes, physical abilities and daily skills. This book will help to guide your child through the process of learning to accept themselves...and others. A pre-school favourite.

A REFLECTION OF WE is the second book in Pat's 'Compassion/Kindness Series' of 3 books. It deals kindly with the issue of bullying, its consequences and our option to choose positive behaviours over negative ones. The book's solid message, "Bullying is Wrong (and costs everyone); Caring is Strong (and it's free)", will help your child to stop, to think and to make the decision to be kind... instead of hurting others with words or actions. Further, because of its delivery of important life lessons, this elementary-level book has also been used by some high school teachers to remind their students about the role they can continue to play in the prevention of bullying and the promotion of kindness, respect and tolerance!

NOT THE SAME BUT JUST AS GOOD is the 3rd book in Pat's 'Compassion/Kindness Series' of 3 books.

It embraces compassion in a more direct and self-empowering way, teaching us that we can all definitely play a role in affecting positive change in ourselves...and in others. It is a reflection of so many issues which are presently and always facing our world. Issues and subjects which also might have been better managed if we were made aware at an earlier age or stage in life.

"It's not about the way your look or which person wears it best

You can't give a person a pass or a fail...the way your teacher might do for a test."

"We won't always finish in the same place...

Because not everyone has the same start.

But to decide that we are better than others

Is just unkind...and not very smart"

FIND IT and SHOW ME is a board book for babies, toddlers and children who are learning to identify words, images or simple learning the English language.

Great for developing vocabulary and language skills, this book aslo features familar pages and characters from Pat's other stories, which will children will be able to recognize and identify as they grow and develop.

It is also available in a larger hardcover version for 'older' children.

BUTTERFLIES IN THE SNOW is a gentle book for anyone (of any age), who is trying to process the very dfficult feelings we can go through when a loved one dies. Honestly, lovingly and simply expressed, it is often purchased and given to those who may be grieving, in place of 'sympathy' cards.

MAGGY CHRISTMAS and HELPFUL HOLIDAYS

If you love and own dogs, you'll understand Maggy's personality. It's not a Christmas book or a holiday book.

It's about Maggy because it's always about Maggy! :-)

COMING SOON 2026: Pat's follow-up to the board book, Find It and Show Me. Stay tuned.