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• The Don't Worry Book

  Parr, Todd

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  In his new book about things that might make kids worry--from loud news, to loud neighbors, or a big day at school--bestselling and beloved author Parr reassures kids who are feeling the weight of their world, offering solutions and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Boy With the Big, Big Feelings / Britney Winn Lee

  Lee, Britney Winn,

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  Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?

• Daniel Feels One Stripe Nervous

  Schwartz, Alexandra Cassel

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  Daniel Tiger is so excited to sing in the spring play, but he feels worried when a substitute teacher directs the play instead of teacher Harriet. Daniel learns an important lesson--things sometimes change, and that is okay. You can learn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Are You Mad at Me?

  Feder, Tyler,

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  Opal the ostrich pushes past her anxiety to take on a big responsibility at her family's annual party.

• Do I Have to Go to the Party?

  Fenske, Jonathan

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  Poppy the puffer fish is invited to Baby Guppy's birthday party, but she is nervous imagining all the things that can go wrong--but at the party it is Poppy who saves the day.

• Whatever Comes Tomorrow

  Levington, Rebecca Gardyn,

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  A book that offers encouragement for managing the "butterflies" in the stomach that come with feelings of worry or anxiety.

• I Am a Peaceful Goldfish

  Chaim, Shoshana,

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  hen we are overcome with emotions, our breath--and a bit of imagination--can bring us back to a peaceful place. In this simple story, two children learn how to settle their feelings with imaginative breathing techniques, pretending they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Puppy in My Head

  a Book About Mindfulness

  Gravel, Elise

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  I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See

  McBratney, Sam

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  There once there was a girl called Mindi, who was afraid of something that no one else could see. This thing that she was afraid of, this thing that no one else could see, was a big goose.

• Olivia Wrapped in Vines

  Nepveu-Villeneuve, Maude,

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  When Olivia starts to feel overwhelmed by her big feelings, she sprouts vines. They are thorny and twisty and make it impossible for Olivia to do the things she loves to do, like ride her bike or play with her friends. Plus, no one wants…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Monster and Me

  Hussain, Nadiya,

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  A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It's there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. How can he escape his worries? Also…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Butterflies on the First Day of School

  Silvestro, Annie,

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  Rosie can't wait to start kindergarten--she's had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before the big day, her tummy hurts. Rosie's mom reassures her that it's just butterflies in her belly,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am Peace

  a Book of Mindfulness

  Verde, Susan

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  A child starts to get carried away with worry and rushing thoughts before taking a breath, steadying, observing thoughts, feeling kindness, feeling thankful, and experiencing the world.

• I'm Worried

  Black, Michael Ian, 1971-

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  Potato is worried about what might happen in the future, causing Flamingo to worry, too, but their friend, a little girl, encourages them to focus on enjoying the present, instead.

• Ruby Finds a Worry

  Percival, Tom, 1977-

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  A young girl's sense of adventure and exploration vanishes when she discovers a Worry that grows and grows until she learns how to get rid of it.

• The Little Book of Big What-ifs

  Liwska, Renata,

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  Every day is filled with opportunities to wonder... what if? It explores scenarios that span the spectrum from silly to serious, gently examining both the anxieties and curiosities of everyday life. Wondering what might happen helps expand…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Violet Shrink

  Baldacchino, Christine, 1977-

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  Violet Shrink doesn't like parties. Or bashes, or gatherings. Lots of people and lots of noise make Violet's tummy ache and her hands sweat. When Violet learns that the Shrink family reunion is fast approaching, she musters up the courage…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Small Things

  Tregonning, Mel, 1983-2014,

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  In a graphic novel without words, a young boy struggles with anxiety, represented by a swarm of tiny creatures that gnaw at him, leaving him feeling isolated and out of control.

• Willow's Whispers

  Button, Lana

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  A captivating picture book about a very soft-spoken little girl's ultimately successful struggle to find her own voice.

• Me and My Fear

  Sanna, Francesca,

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  When a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? Surely no one else feels the same way.