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1) Anxious kids
Author
Publisher
Penguin Life
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
x, 299 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Anxious Kids offers parents a new perspective on their children's anxiety, encouraging them to view each episode as an opportunity to empower their kids with the skills to manage anxiety, and thrive. Bestselling parenting author Michael Grose and wellbeing expert Dr Jodi Richardson explain why more children than ever before experience anxiety. In plain language that can be shared with children, they outline the origins and biology of anxiety to make...
Author
Series
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
80 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"Teaches school-age children cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce and overcome anxiety, fears, and worry, through writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies. Includes introduction for parents"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Introducing eight-year-old Marisol Rainey--an irresistible new character from Newbery Medalist and New York Times-bestselling Erin Entrada Kelly! Maybe, Maybe Marisol Rainey is an illustrated novel about summer, friendship, and overcoming fears, told with warm humor and undeniable appeal. Fans of Clementine, The Year of Billy Miller, and Ramona the Pest will be thrilled to meet Marisol. Marisol Rainey's mother was born in the Philippines. Marisol's...
Author
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
x, 277 pages : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"Offers a contrarian yet effective approach to help children and teens push through their fears, worries, and phobias to ultimately become more resilient, independent, and happy. How do you manage a child who gets stomachaches every school morning, who refuses after-school activities, or who is trapped in the bathroom with compulsive washing? Children like these put a palpable strain on frustrated, helpless parents and teachers. And there is no escaping...
Author
Series
Stuntboy volume 1
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
257 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
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Description
"Portico Reeves’s superpower is making sure all the other superheroes—like his parents and two best friends—stay super. And safe. Super safe. And he does this all in secret. No one in his civilian life knows he’s actually…Stuntboy! But his regular Portico identity is pretty cool, too. He lives in the biggest house on the block, maybe in the whole city, which basically makes it a castle. His mom calls where they live an apartment building....
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Emotional development experts Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. and Lauren Stauble M.S. are at the forefront of a movement to foster little ones' emotional intelligence. Their revolutionary Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method has been a game changer for parents and educators, and now they are sharing it with readers in this indispensable guide.--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be "normal" again . . . Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team-even Brian, who usually keeps to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Dial Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Fountas & Pinnell
I
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24x24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach, but his dad has a trick to help his son face these unexpected obstacles"--
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"A young girl notices and wonders about the ways she and her classmates approach doing good work, caring about people's feelings, and showing they're grateful. She comes to accept herself just as she is and celebrates the differences between herself and her classmates. "I care a lot. Not more than other kids, just in my own way." Inspired by the author's experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I Think I Think a Lot can be a starting point...
Author
Series
Publisher
DeVorss Publications
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
1 volumes (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string. "That's impossible!" the children insist, but still they want to know more: "What kind of string?" The answer is the simple truth that binds...
13) Twindergarten
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dax and Zoe are twins. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. It's the night before the twins are starting kindergarten, and they have the just-about-to-start-school jitters. After all, they will be in different classrooms! What will kindergarten be like when they're not together all day? But Dax and Zoe will learn that kindergarten is full of new surprises and adventures, and being apart for a short while isn't so bad.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
267 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Heartbreakingly honest and quietly funny, this #ownvoices graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school. Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school--and then there's Viola. Viola is Livy's anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola's relentless judgment, but nothing...
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing, an imprint of Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"This amusing training guide help kids learn to calm their amygdala and control their fight-flight-freeze impulses. Readers receive information about the amygdala from the amygdala, including how it can sometimes get confused and simple ideas to calm and train it. Using kid-friendly language, the book helps children understand complicated concepts so they can understand their bodies and learn stay calm. Back matter includes additional amygdala-training...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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. She prepares snacks, first aid, and even a sword in case there are any monsters. But when nothing works to ease their worries, she'll need to get creative"--Provided by publisher.
17) Popcorn
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Hardcover.
Physical Desc
269 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Andrew's just trying to make it through Picture Day, which is easier said than done when it seems like the whole world is out to get him--from a bully to a science experiment gone wrong to a someone else's juice snot (don't ask). But as Andrew goes through the school day, and as one thing after another goes wrong, that little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter, until it threatens to pop and turn into a public panic attack,...
Author
Series
Publisher
QEB
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
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Description
Did you feel scared on your first day of school? Have you ever felt nervous talking in class? How did you feel? Did your heart beat really fast? Read about Omar and Chloe, and what they did when they felt scared.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"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 anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way." -- publisher
20) Feeling nervous
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
Blue owl books.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
""In this book, readers will discover how to recognize nervousness in themselves and others, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about emotions....
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