Books about Anxiety
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
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, 2024
Award winning
Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou, 2022
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, 2022
Award winning
Benny Beats His Fears: Kids and Parents Overcoming Worries and General Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, 2023
53 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood anxiety with engaging storytelling.
Encourages parent-child discussions about fears.
Offers practical strategies to overcome anxieties.
Written by expert in child psychology.

Benny Beats His Fears: Kids and Parents Overcoming Worries and General Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, 2023
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
Benny Beats His Shyness: Kids and Parents Overcoming Social Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, 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, 2021
Award winning
Lou's Zoo and Winston Too: A Story About Kindness, Compassion, Acceptance, Fitting In with Others, and Anxiety
Joann M Dickinson, 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.

Lou's Zoo and Winston Too: A Story About Kindness, Compassion, Acceptance, Fitting In with Others, and Anxiety
Joann M Dickinson, 2023
Award winning
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale
Deborah Diesen, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional regulation through engaging story.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, repetitive phrases.
Promotes tackling fears in a supportive environment.

The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale
Deborah Diesen, 2022
Award winning
Silly Billy
Anthony Browne, 2006
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.
