Books about Anxiety
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, Ella Okstad, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, Ella Okstad, 2022
Award winning
Benny Beats His Shyness: Kids and Parents Overcoming Social Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar, 2021
50 pages
Why to read
Addresses overcoming social anxiety with relatable situations.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports emotional development and self-confidence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.

Benny Beats His Shyness: Kids and Parents Overcoming Social Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar, 2021
Award winning
Silly Billy
Anthony Browne, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood anxieties through engaging storytelling.
Creative illustrations enhance the narrative, fostering imagination.
Encourages resilience and emotional growth in young readers.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading sessions.

Silly Billy
Anthony Browne, 2007
Award winning
Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional intelligence and resilience in kids.
Supports understanding of feelings through character interaction.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou, 2020
Award winning
Noni Is Nervous
Heather Hartt-Sussman, Geneviève Côté, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood anxieties in a comforting manner.
Supports emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Encourages open discussions about feelings within families.
Delightful illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

Noni Is Nervous
Heather Hartt-Sussman, Geneviève Côté, 2013
Award winning
I Choose to Calm My Anxiety: A Colorful, Picture Book About Soothing Strategies for Anxious Children
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
39
Why to read
Teaches calming techniques through colorful, engaging illustrations.
Empowers children to manage anxiety effectively.
Supports emotional development and resilience building.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

I Choose to Calm My Anxiety: A Colorful, Picture Book About Soothing Strategies for Anxious Children
Elizabeth Estrada, 2021
Award winning
Colour Away Your Worries
Leslie Ironside, Haia Ironside, John Bigwood, Dr. Leslie Ironside, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through expressive art activities.
Addresses children's emotions and stress relief strategies.
Encourages conversation about feelings in a safe space.
Interactive approach fosters family bonding.

Colour Away Your Worries
Leslie Ironside, Haia Ironside, John Bigwood, Dr. Leslie Ironside, 2017
Award winning
Lou's Zoo and Winston Too: A Story About Kindness, Compassion, Acceptance, Fitting In with Others, and Anxiety
Joann M Dickinson, Lauren Sparks, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Teaches kindness, compassion, and acceptance.
Addresses anxiety and fitting in.
Engaging, relatable characters for young readers.
Promotes empathy through fun storytelling.
