Sleepy Bear’s Midnight Quest Captivates Parents and Children Alike
Los Angeles, California Nov 12, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Author and educator Diana Yacobi teams up with her daughter Lily Safrani in their charming childrens book, Everyone is Asleep But Me. Originally inspired by a real-life parenting challenge, the story has blossomed into a recommended bedtime favorite, earning praise for its adorable, almost huggable illustrations and calming narrative.
Written during a phone conversation between Yacobi and Safrani, the book recounts the tale of Sleepy Bear, who cant sleep while everyone around himfrom his toys to his parentsis fast asleep. As Sleepy Bear quietly checks in on his family and eventually returns to his own room, he learns that the sun, too, sleeps through the night. The simple yet touching message of the story helps young readers understand the importance of restful sleep.
According to The US Review of Books, This gorgeous little book is the perfect choice for a bedtime story Children will not only adore the little bear but will also learn the importance of sleeping through the night. The review further applauds Philip L. Wohlrabs cozy illustrations and the books parent-friendly bonus: a sticker chart at the end to help track good sleep habits.
Diana Yacobi, a longtime educator and synagogue curriculum writer, brings decades of experience to this project. Together with her daughter, she transforms a common parenting struggle into a peaceful bedtime tradition. Their shared goal: to help parents and children transition from chaos to calm, one story at a time.
Everyone is Asleep But Me is available now through Olympus Story House and major online retailers.
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.
