About Me – Courtney McShane

Hi, I’m

Courtney McShane

Children’s Author & Childcare Director

I’m a childcare director and children’s author who believes the coziest everyday moments can spark the most magical stories. Inspired by watching children grow, explore, and rest, I write gentle, comforting books that help little ones feel safe, joyful, and curious—stories rooted in kindness, imagination, and familiar routines children love returning to.

Gentle Magic

Where Imagination, Routine, And Rest Meet

From an author’s perspective, this story reflects how children experience magic in everyday moments. Simple routines become comforting when paired with imagination. Rest is presented as a positive, safe experience. Curiosity is encouraged without overstimulation. The balance of play and calm supports healthy emotional development.

Unicorns Like Sleep

books by

Courtney McShane

Main Features:

⦁ Encourages positive rest and nap-time routines
⦁ Supports emotional security for young children
⦁ Blends imagination with real-life childcare moments
⦁ Helps children transition calmly through daily activities
⦁ Sparks curiosity through gentle magical elements
⦁ Written in simple, soothing language
⦁ Ideal for daycare, preschool, and home reading
⦁ Promotes patience and observation
⦁ Reinforces feelings of safety and comfort
⦁ Perfect for repeat reading and quiet moments
⦁ Relatable scenarios children recognize and trust

Cozy Stories

That Turn Everyday Moments Magical

Children learn that rest is a gentle part of their day. Imagination transforms ordinary routines into adventures. Comfort and curiosity grow side by side. Quiet moments become something to look forward to. Sleep feels safe, warm, and just a little magical.