Sarah Jennings

A gentle and supportive guide to help children cope with worry and anxiety. All children worry sometimes, and they often need help learning how to deal with anxiety. In this encouraging picture book, readers learn ways to help themselves when they feel anxious, nervous, or fearful. Strategies for how to calm down and cope with worries are clearly explained, from breathing exercises and playing with friends to seeking help from an adult. Accompanying...

"All children feel afraid at times and need strategies for coping with their fears. Kids will learn to face their fears by taking action, setting goals, or stopping scary thoughts. These tools will help kids develop courage and face their fears. Additional activities and a note to adults are included at the back of the book."--

"Kids need supportive advice for dealing with teasing -- or for knowing when they should stop teasing someone else. This book shares practical tools with kids to help them turn away from teasing. Additional activities are included at the back of the book."--

"This picture book helps kids understand and let go of their jealousy with effective strategies and practical tools like focusing on what they can do to feel better and thinking helpful thoughts."--

"From catching fireflies to going to the zoo to learning how to swim, there are so many summer activities to look forward to. This bright, engaging adaptation of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" celebrates and rewards a productive school year with all the adventures that the summer months have to offer."--Publisher's description.

Alice loves giving hugs and does not understand why her friend Zara does not want one, until the tables are turned, giving her a new perspective.