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No Biggy! is a solid choice that highlights a positive way to manage frustration.”

- School Library Journal

Endorsed and recommended by Learning Magazine, School Library Journal, and Leading Medical Doctors and Psychologists

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Sometimes things don't go exactly as we expect them to on the first try and getting frustrated is a part of life. Whether Kiki, the curious little girl in this story is working on a puzzle, getting the zipper to slide all the way up her jacket or trying to spread peanut butter on a piece of toast, she learns to manage frustration by taking a deep breath, saying "No Biggy!" and trying again. Kiki even teaches her mommy and daddy a thing or two! Yes, grown-ups often get frustrated too. The heartfelt, meaningful text, inspiring message of mindfulness, and playful, vibrant illustrations make this book an enduring family and classroom favorite.

Endorsed and Recommended By:

Learning MagazineSchool Library Journaland Leading Medical Doctors and Psychologists, with heaps of love and positivity No Biggy! motivates young kids to manage frustration and keep trying, especially when they are feeling discouraged…

Endorsed by Esteemed Doctors, Psychologists, Celebrity Moms, and Leading Educational Organizations including:

  • School Library Journal

  • Learning Magazine

  • Fay Van Der Kar-Levinson: PhD, Psychologist

  • Cara Natterson: MD, Mother, OOMLA, Founder, and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Care And Keeping Of You

  • Jeremy F. Shapiro

  • Gabrille Union

  • Julie Bowen

  • Brit + Co: No Biggy! was selected for 10 Books Every Parent Should Read to Their Kids, along with such beloved classics as The Giving Tree and Goodnight Moon

No Biggy! is The Empowering Book Sweeping The Nation That’s Helping Kids and Parents Successfully Manage Frustration

With warmth and playfulness, No Biggy! Offers the Must-Have Message Of Mindfulness to Help Keep Calm in Our Busy, Increasingly Frustrating World Filled with Obstacles

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“NO BIGGY! nails it! This is a perfect book for both kids and grown ups. You'll love it.”

- Julie Bowen, Mother and Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Modern Family

"I wish I knew the phrase NO BIGGY! when my kids were young. I am going to use it now because better late than never! This book gives both young kids and their parents a fantastic tool to break the cycle of frustration, and better yet, it does so in the form of a sweet story.”

- Cara Natterson, MD, Mother, and Author of The Care and Keeping of You

About Elycia

Elycia Rubin is a published author,  journalist, frequent TV expert, editor, content creator, and lifestyle expert specializing in travel, beauty, food & wine, style, and parenting.

Elycia is also the author of multiple best-selling books including: No Biggy! A Story About Overcoming Everyday Obstacles, Frumpy to Foxy in 15 Minutes Flat, and 

Curves Rule and Flat is Fabulous and she regularly contributes to numerous, award-winning global publications including: The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, S/magazine, Sharp, Robb Report, Delta Sky, (where she helmed the Style Inspiration column), Renew, and American Way.

Additionally, Elycia is Head of Global Content Strategy + Editorial for Beautytap, the leading digital platform for detailed and authentic, SEO-driven beauty product reviews and UGC by a highly diverse community of accredited beauty professionals, interviews with industry luminaries, and engaging editorial content. And she hosts the Beautytap Luminary Spotlight Podcast where she has enlightening conversations with powerhouses of the beauty industry including brand founders, CEOs and medical doctors.  Elycia is also the Entertainment Director and travel and beauty contributor for Sharp and S/ magazines where she oversees celebrity covers and feature stories.

A sought-after television expert, Elycia is a frequent guest on NBC’s California Live and the KTLA Morning Show where she shares beauty, travel and style tips.  She has also appeared on Good Day LA, The Today Show, E!, Good Morning America, The View, and The Doctors, and her tips and expertise have been featured in People, Marie Claire, Cosmo, US Weekly, Glamour, and In Style. She has created original content and worked with such prolific companies as  E! Entertainment Television, Yahoo! Women’s Health, Men’s Health, United Healthcare, People, and Amazon where she served as a Style Spokesperson. She is also one of the original founders of The Style Network and credited for creating the Lifestyle & Fashion Department at E!

Elycia thrives on travel and discovery and is a dedicated mother, wife and pet-lover.

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Praise for "No Biggy!"

Julie Bowen, Mother and Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Modern Family

"NO BIGGY! nails it! This is a perfect book for both kids and grown ups. You'll love it."

Megyn Price, Mother and Actress, Rules of Engagement

"NO BIGGY! is going on our coffee table. EVERYONE should read this wisdom"

Sarah Shahi, Mother and Actress, Person of Interest

"NO BIGGY! is a hit in our family. We love this book. It's now become my son's favorite phrase!"

Jaime Pressly, Mother and Emmy Award-Winning Actress, My Name is Earl

"NO BIGGY! is the best book I have read that teaches kids the importance of 'not sweating the small stuff.' It makes a very grown-up lesson easy for kids to understand and embrace; I definitely recommend it to all parents!"

Cara Natterson, MD, Mother and author of The Care and Keeping of You

"I wish I knew the phrase NO BIGGY! when my kids were young. I am going to use it now because better late than never! This book gives both young kids and their parents a fantastic tool to break the cycle of frustration and better yet, it does so in the form of a sweet story."

Penni Seller, Mother and Psy. D., LMFT Child Development/Parent Education Specialist

"This delightful book has a great message. The illustrations and facial expressions are fantastic for teaching children social cues. NO BIGGY! can be a very useful and fun tool in helping children deal with frustration."

Gabrielle Union, Actress and Producer

"With "NO BIGGY!", Elycia has created an empowering story for children and adults alike. Sweet and playful yet powerful, this book is a slam-dunk!

Jeremy F. Shapiro, MD, Father, and Partner, Boulevard Pediatrics Medical Group

"In a child's world where frustration occurs all the time, Elycia elegantly and touchingly reminds us all that it really is NO BIGGY!"

Fay Van Der Kar Levinson, Ph.D., Psychologist

"A story is a wonderful way to learn and can be a powerful therapeutic tool. With great charm, NO BIGGY! shows children (and adults) how to be kind and patient with themselves and others—essential life lessons.”

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