Trellis Press Released New Children's Book
The Rockford-based publisher launched a bilingual book aimed at teaching children strategies to manage anxiety.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Asthma
Trellis Press has published a new bilingual children's book titled One Day Came a Rumble. The book was co-authored by Elizabeth McChesney and Daniel Hatcher to provide young readers with tools for handling anxiety.
Why it matters
The authors created this resource to help children navigate feelings of uncertainty and stress. The content draws inspiration from the sights and sounds of immigration enforcement actions witnessed in the Chicago area.
The book serves as a resource for anxiety management, utilizing specific coping strategies like breathing and stretching. The publication is a bilingual work developed to reach a diverse audience of young readers.
The players
Trellis Press
This is a publishing house based in Rockford that focuses on producing educational and children's literature.
Elizabeth McChesney
She is a co-author of the book who specializes in developing resources for children's literacy and emotional well-being.
Daniel Hatcher
He is a co-author of the book who collaborates on projects designed to address childhood anxiety.
Steve Musgrave
He is the illustrator responsible for the visual style and artwork found within the book.
The details
Illustrated by Steve Musgrave, the book employs bright colors and a playful narrative to communicate its message of emotional resilience. It focuses on teaching practical, child-friendly techniques for emotional regulation.
Timeline
The book was officially published in October 2026.
Deeper Dive
This publication follows the established trend of utilizing bibliotherapy resources to support the emotional health of children facing environmental stressors. It marks a creative effort to bridge the gap between complex social issues and accessible emotional support tools.
Parents and caregivers in the area can utilize this book as a practical tool for teaching their children anxiety-reducing techniques like deep breathing. These strategies are intended to be integrated into daily routines to help children better process stressful environmental situations.
The takeaway
Using literature to introduce coping mechanisms can help children build resilience when facing unpredictable circumstances. Families can implement these breathing and stretching exercises at home to create a more consistent sense of calm.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WBEZ Chicago.
