Books by Dr. Jonathan Kushnir
Dr. Kushnir has authored 17 books for parents, clinicians and children — on sleep, nighttime fears, anxiety, OCD and anger. Each is grounded in CBT, written in accessible language, and used by clinicians around the world. All available on Amazon.
Sleep & Nighttime Fears
Children and Parents Beating Nighttime Fears: A Parent’s Guide
The flagship guide for parents and clinicians on assessing and treating nighttime fears in children. Based on Dr. Kushnir’s published research.
Naomi the Nighttime Hero
A children’s storybook version of the nighttime-fears protocol. Follow Naomi as she becomes the hero of her own night.
Naomi and the Secrets of Going to Sleep
A bedtime book that teaches children the science and skills of falling asleep on their own.
Naomi Learns the Importance of Sleep
Why sleep matters — explained for children. Helps reluctant sleepers understand the “why” behind a healthy bedtime.
Naomi Says Goodbye to Nightmares
An evidence-based approach to managing nightmares, adapted for young readers.
Naomi and the Secret of Dreaming
Naomi learns what dreams are, why we have them, and how to distinguish dreams from nightmares.
Benny Goes to Bed by Himself
Benny learns to fall asleep independently — a step-by-step CBT-based story for younger children.
Benny se va a la cama solo (Spanish)
The Spanish edition of Benny Goes to Bed by Himself.
Ruby and the Secrets of Relaxation
A children’s introduction to relaxation skills — useful for any child who struggles to wind down at bedtime.
Anxiety & Separation
Social Anxiety
A friendly introduction to social anxiety for children and the adults who care for them.
Benny Says Goodbye to Worries
Practical CBT tools for generalised anxiety in young children, told through Benny’s journey.
Benny Learns to Say Goodbye
For young children struggling with separation anxiety — saying goodbye to caregivers without distress.
Davey’s Brave Friendship: Overcoming Fear of Dogs
Specific-phobia treatment for children with fear of dogs, in story form.
Davey Isn’t Afraid of Goodbyes
A companion volume on separation anxiety — Davey learns that goodbyes are not endings.
How I Fought My OCD and Won
A child’s memoir of CBT treatment for OCD — accessible reading for children and teens with OCD.
Anger Management
Benny Controls His Anger
Anger-management skills for young children, in CBT story form.
Kids Anger Lab: Four-Step Anger Management
A practical workbook for older children with anger difficulties.
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