
Tomah, Wisconsin Oct 6, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Children with asthma and allergies often feel isolated, different, or left out but a new book by Dr. Susan M. Roberts reminds them they are never alone. In Whimsky Works Skincare Patrol: Asthma and Allergies Rescue, Dr. Roberts brings together a team of unforgettable heroes who teach kids that their voices matter and that resilience can be found in every challenge.
This engaging story introduces readers to the beloved Skincare Patrol characters Soara the brave eagle, Scoot the steady bear, Viggy and Viggo the raptor twins, and Ms. Pinky the compassionate nurse. Together, they guide children in understanding the experiences of living with asthma and allergies while emphasizing that being different does not mean being excluded. Through themes of courage, teamwork, and empathy, the Skincare Patrol empowers young readers to speak up, embrace their individuality, and take an active role in caring for their health.
More than just a story, this book is part of the global Whimsky Works movement, a call to empower children and families with courage, empathy, and hope. Whether on the playground or at the doctors office, Asthma and Allergies Rescue helps children see themselves as strong, capable, and valued.
About the Author
Dr. Susan M. Roberts, DrPH, FCCS, TNCC, MSN-ED, RN, is a nurse educator, epidemiologist, and international childrens book author. A critical-care nurse and sepsis advocate, she has dedicated her career to blending public health with storytelling, creating books that inspire courage and resilience in children while offering families practical lessons for life.
Dr. Roberts Whimsky Works series has been featured at the Georgia Indie Book Fair and the Philippine Book Festival. She has been spotlighted on Kate Delaneys America Tonight, in Womans Weekly, and across other national platforms for her mission to give children a voice and to celebrate resilience through storytelling. https://soundcloud.com/kated-294710598/dr-susan-roberts
It was featured in a TV interview by Logan Crawford, on Seven Chapter Literary Spotlight Network TV further cementing its status as a significant contribution to the literature on grief and resilience. (Logan Crawford TV Interview Link: ).
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Inspiration Behind the Book
As a critical care nurse and epidemiologist, Dr. Susan M. Roberts has spent her career on the front lines of illness and recovery, witnessing both the fragility and resilience of the human spirit. Through these experiences, she discovered that true health extends beyond medical charts; it begins with feeling seen, heard, and valued.
This realization became the foundation for Whimsky Works Skincare Patrol: Asthma and Allergies Rescue. Dr. Roberts sought to bridge her worlds of medicine and storytelling to teach children resilience, not only in the face of illness, but also in the challenges of identity, belonging, and self-expression.
My clinical work taught me how quickly silence can cost lives, Dr. Roberts shares. My storytelling ensures that silence never costs a child their sense of worth. Through Whimsky Works, I want to give children and their families more than information. I want to give them a voice, a story, and the courage to stand tall, even in the face of struggle.
Authors Message to Readers
Dr. Susan M. Roberts offers an empowering message to her readers, especially the young leaders holding her book in their hands. She reminds them that every voice, no matter how quiet, has the power to create change: to move hearts, inspire others, and make a difference in the world.
You dont have to wait until youre grown to lead, Dr. Roberts shares. Leadership begins the moment you stand up for yourself, speak up for someone else, or choose to believe that you belong.
Through the Whimsky Works series, she encourages children to recognize the strength, courage, and wisdom they already carry within. Her hope is that each reader will see themselves not as small, but as extraordinary, and remember that even the faintest whisper can rise into a voice strong enough to move mountains.
Whimsky Works Skincare Patrol: Asthma and Allergies Rescue is available now. For more information, visit drsuejbooks.com.

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Acclaimed horror novelist and U.S. Army veteran Vanessa M. Chattman returns with a chilling new supernatural tale that promises to haunt readers long after the final page. Her latest novel, BENEATH THE OAK, delivers a gripping blend of psychological terror, hidden family secrets, and ghostly suspensecementing Vanessa M. Chattmans reputation as one of the most compelling voices in modern horror.
Set in the quiet isolation of rural America, BENEATH THE OAK follows Alyssa Ward, a grieving woman forced to confront the shadows of her past when she returns to her childhood home after her mothers sudden death. What she expects to be a simple homecoming becomes a descent into a generational nightmare. The massive oak tree looming behind the houseonce a symbol of comfortnow pulses with an eerie, oppressive presence. At night, whispers seep from its roots, and ghostly silhouettes gather beneath its branches, watching, waiting.
As Alyssa sorts through her mothers belongings, she discovers a series of journals revealing a dark family curse tied to the ancient tree. For generations, the Ward family has been tormented by a spirit bound to the oakone that selects a single family member to keep beneath its roots. When Alyssa begins experiencing visions of a young girl calling her name, begging for release, she realizes the curse is awakening once more.
The deeper Alyssa digs into her familys past, the more the veil between the living and the dead unravels. The spirit beneath the oak soon reveals its true identitysomeone Alyssa once knew, someone she unknowingly abandoned. To break the curse, Alyssa must confront buried memories, longforgotten guilt, and a supernatural force determined to claim her as its next offering. The battle becomes not only for her life, but for her soul.
Vanessa M. Chattmans signature styleatmospheric, emotionally charged, and rooted in psychological horrorshines throughout BENEATH THE OAK. Known for her ability to blend haunting imagery with human vulnerability, Chattman crafts a narrative that is both terrifying and profoundly intimate. Her exploration of grief, memory, and generational trauma elevates the novel beyond traditional horror, offering readers a story that is as thoughtprovoking as it is chilling.
With a growing body of acclaimed work spanning supernatural fiction, psychological thrillers, and cinematic screenplays, Vanessa M. Chattman continues to push the boundaries of the genre. BENEATH THE OAK stands as one of her most powerful works to datea haunting reminder that the past never truly stays buried, and some spirits refuse to be forgotten.
BENEATH THE OAK is now available through major retailers and online platforms. Readers seeking a gripping, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant supernatural horror experience will find themselves captivatedand hauntedby Vanessa M. Chattmans latest masterpiece.
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