It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him? The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first-day jitters.

Helps young children understand and manage their anxieties. There can be a lot to worry about when you are little, from monsters under the bed to Monday's maths test, but one person's scary spider is another's perfect pet, so how can we learn to stop everyday fears and worries from growing out of proportion or even overwhelming us? This book helps children understand why we have different fears and worries and the physical effects they can have on...

Many children experience anxious thoughts, worry about the unknown, or are afraid to try new things. In The Worry Workbook for Kids, two respected psychologists offer simple, action-based activities grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help young readers ages seven to twelve conquer their fear of uncertainty, set and accomplish goals, and--most importantly--bring fun and adventure back into their lives.

Provides quick in-the-moment solutions that can be used when anxiety takes hold.

"Describes the feeling of worry. Includes easy-to-read text for beginning readers"-- Provided by publisher.

"A reassuring book to help children build coping skills and resilience, Worries Big and Small is packed with short questions and answers about potential worries, giving kids practical strategies for dealing with tricky situations. With topics including school, visiting friends, performing, and going places, this book is an ideal starting point for conversations about worries. Plus, engaging and gently humorous illustrations from rising star Samara...

"What can you do to stop your brain from hitting the panic button? How can you be a 'future friend' to yourself? How could doing some research help you feel more relaxed? Discover how to manage your worries in fun ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset."-- Provided by publisher.

Wilma Jean worries about everything. She worries about missing the bus, doing a math problem wrong, having friends to play with, and getting carrots in her school lunch. Wilma Jean's teacher helps her figure out what worries she can control and those that she can't and what to do about both types of worries.

"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. Back matter for adults offers more context and expands on the information in the book"-- Provided by publisher. "Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Gentle, supportive,...

Franklin can't seem to find just the right gift for his mother's birthday. He asks everyone and they all have a different idea. Can he ever figure it out?