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CAREGIVERRESOURCES: WORRY/ANXIETY
Sometimes WhenI'm Worried
DeborahSerani
This picture book, written in the first person, is gentle, supportive, and straightforward. It describes a child's experience with worry and the many ways it can surface, as well as ways to cope with what can be a challenging emotion for young children.
Mr. Fish and Willa Whale are on their way to a birthday party, but Willa is worried about fitting in so Mr. Fish shows her how to overcome her social anxiety by tackling the worries one at a time.
AllAbout Anxiety
CarrieLewis
Anxiety. It's an emotion that rears its head almost every day, from the normal worries and concerns that most of us experience, to outright fear when something scary happens, to the anxiety disorders that many kids live with daily. But what causes anxiety? And what can we do about it?
PT/RHPBART, A
Mollyandthe RunawayTrolley
AshleyBartley
Molly's mind is filled with dread and worry, leaving her shaky, sweaty, dizzy, and queasy. As her stress and anxiety accelerate, can she figure out how to pull the brakes before her ride comes to a disastrous end?
MaggieSmith MyThoughts HaveWings
At bedtime, when lights go out, sometimes thoughts stay on. Scary things and worries flutter and flap around. It's so hard to sleep! But a little imagination (and a lot of love) can create a cozy nest for happy thoughts-and sweet dreams for little ones.
PBEAT, A
LilaGreer, Teacherof theYear
AndreaBeaty
Lila Greer is full of worries. So when her family makes a big change-moving to a new town-the worry and what-ifs only grow. In her new home, everything is strange. The new kids, the new smells. Lila feels alone and invisible. But there's one person who sees her: Lila's teacher, Ms. Kern. Through some creativity, blackboard erasers, and-most of allkindness, Ms. Kern finds a way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences.
RachelRooney TheWorrying Worries
The Worrying Worries is a rhyming picture book that explores what happens when you encounter a worry.
Don'tWorry, Murray PSTEI, D
DavidEzraStein
Murray worries… about lots of things. He doesn't want to go out in the rain. He's scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave.
PREYN, K
TheBigWorry Day
K.A. Reynolds
A little girl is convinced that her dog worries, just like her. With a whole day ahead of them, she'll need to figure out how to soothe them both.
HUEB, D
WhatToDo
WhenYouWorry TooMuch
DawnHuebner
Guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety.
Don'tWorry, Wuddles! PJUDG, L
LitaJudge
Duckling is filled with ideas for helping his animal friends stay warm when snow is predicted, but unfortunately for Wuddles, the sheep, they all involve using some of his wool and Wuddles has nothing to keep him warm.
Book PT 152.4 BRIA, R
RachelBrian TheWorry(Less)
TrudyLudwig BraveEvery Day PLUDW, T
Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT. When an anxious classmate asks for help, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears.
A wonderfully accessible book that teaches children how to tap into their sense of safety when anxiety sends a false alarm, so they can film their calm.
Expertly vetted and playfully presented with comic illustrations, a young person's guide to anxiety management shares reassurance about how everyone gets worried sometimes and what to do when too much anxiety gets in the way.
DianeAlber ALittleSpotof Anxiety J 152.46 ALBE, D
Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that's okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed.