The Chester the baby raccoon is anxious about leaving his Mother his Mother reminds him with a kiss that the love between those we love and those who love us doesn’t go away even when we’re not in their presence.

Helpful book for children starting school or going through any sort of separation from loved ones.  

Separation anxiety.

Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more. I

Wemberly worried about spilling her juice, about shrinking in the bathtub, even about snakes in the radiator. She worried morning, noon, and night. 

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And Wemberly worried about one thing most of all: her first day of school. But when it's time to go back to school and she meets a fellow worrywart in her class, Wemberly realizes that school is too much fun to waste time worrying!

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Anxiety, seperation, starting school. 

Sometimes the world seems scary—too scary. This is a comforting story for kids when their world becomes unsettled. Informative in a younger child presentation to explain what anxiety is, why it feels like it does and how to stop worrying.

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Anxiety, self resolution, 

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3-5 year olds

It's Okay to Make Mistakes embraces life's happy accidents, the mistakes and mess-ups that can lead to self discovery. Todd Parr brings a timely theme to life with his signature bold, kid-friendly illustrations and a passion for making readers feel good about themselves, encouraging them to try new things, experiment, and dare to explore new paths. 

Attempting new things, making mistakes.

The Feelings Book illustrated in Todd Parr's wonderfully colorful drawings illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. Kids and adults will appreciate Todd Parr's humor as he pays special attention to the ever-changing, sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format, told through Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes.

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Feelings.

Part of the Growing Hearts series this is a fun illustrated book which celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Read them all!

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Feelings, Confronting fears, anxiety, bravery.

Written by a soldier and clinical Psychologist. From the letter A to the letter Z, B is for Breathe celebrates the many ways children can express their feelings and develop coping skills at an early age. Fun, cute, and exciting illustrations, this colorful book teaches kids simple ways to cope with fussy and frustrating emotions. This book will inspire kids to discuss their feelings, show positive behaviors, and practice calm down strategies. s

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Feelings, Calming techniques.

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In the face of our shifting climate, young children everywhere are finding themselves subject to unfamiliar and often frightening extreme weather. This book  address four distinct weather emergencies (a tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane) with warm family stories of finding the joy in preparedness and resilience. Filled with reassurance the young reader is left message: nature is powerful, but you are powerful, too. Also features additional information about storms in the back, this book educates, comforts, and empowers young readers in stormy or sunny weather, and all the weather in between

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Fear of storms, fires and extreme weather, Teaches resilience and bravery

Even if you are away from the people or animals you love there is an invisible string keeping you connected. A reassuring story to help with separation from going to daycare/school or the death of a loved one. 

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Separation, loss, 

Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation. Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This cheerfully illustrated book with a charming plot will especially delight readers with its surprise ending.

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Anxiety, separation, First school day anxiety.

A fun and humorous book which addresses the problem of anxiety in a way that relates to children of all ages. It offers creative strategies for parents and teachers to use that can lessen the severity of anxiety. The goal of the book is to give children the tools needed to feel more in control of their anxiety. For those worries that are not in anyones control (i.e. the weather,) a worry hat is introduced. This book gives the readers and listeners something to think about when they are dealing with their own worries at home or at school.

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Worry, Anxiety.

This book follows a girl around her neighborhood where she sees people who look scary to her that is until she realizes otherwise. Beautiful illustrations and an important message not only about anxiety but about tolerance and not judging people by how they appear. 

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Fear of Strangers. Fear of Monsters. 

Little Diggory doo is experiencing anxiety and his human Drew tries to help Diggory understand what anxiety is and how it will be okay. He also teaches him how to break the brain loop and focus on the positive.
 

Anxiety. Self Control. Positivity.

Very good book to give ideas on how to stay calm does need the guidance of an adult though. Reading together would be great.

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Anxiety, Coping methods

A great blend of encouragement and reassurance for children who suffer from anxiety. It contains ideas for children to discuss and reflect upon, as well as the use of images guide the reader through the chapters. Easy to follow and well illustrated it contains  spaces for children to share their own worries, including ideas of how to overcome negative thought cycles.

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Parental Participation recommended.

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Anxiety, self control, tips and exercises to help.

A sweet story about a dog named Sukie, who will not go in the water because he is worried there might be lobsters.In fact lots of things at the beach scare her. She is just a small dog, and the stairs are big and sandy, and the waves are big and whooshy, and the balls are big and beachy. And besides.......there might be lobsters. With endearing illustrations and a perfectly paced text that captures a timid pup's looping thoughts, here is a funny and honest read-aloud about how overwhelming the world can be when you're worried and how empowering it is to overcome your fears when it matters the most.

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Confronting fears, anxiety, bravery.

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and-at long last-is given his special name: Beekle an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world. 

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Loneliness. Friendship. Imaginary friends

30 Mindful moments for kids to feel calm and focused anytime, anywhere.  Playful and imaginative scenarios which help kids connect to themselves, whether it’s their own strong energy or inner calm. Child orientated fun, simple, tools for big change.”

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Mindfulness, Staying Calm

Kids can do amazing things with the right information. Understanding why anxiety feels the way it does and where the physical symptoms come from is a powerful step in turning anxiety around.

Anxiety explained, kids empowered.

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Explains and provides coping mechanisms for anxiety.

Ruby- is a happy, curious, imaginative girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It is not such a big Worry, at first. But every day, it grows a little bigger . . . And a little bigger . . . Until eventually, the Worry is ENORMOUS and is all she can think about.

But when Ruby befriends a young boy, she discovers that everyone has worries, and not only that, there's a great way to get rid of them too . . .
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Worry, anxiety.

This is a story about Jessica who is worrying what she would bring for the 100th day of school. Something that won't melt, and won't be sticky or pointy ?  By using realistic settings and characters who face problems and opportunities that are within the range of what is possible in real life. Jessica's family help her find the perfect solution.

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 Anxiety, School work.

Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake...
Meet Beatrice Bottomwell: a nine-year-old girl who has never (not once!) made a mistake. She never forgets her math homework, she never wears mismatched socks, and she ALWAYS wins the yearly talent show at school. In fact, Beatrice holds the record of perfection in her hometown, where she is known as The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes. Life for Beatrice is sailing along pretty smoothly until she does the unthinkable she makes her first mistake. And in a very public way!

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Confronting fears of failure.

The first grade narrator of this book has been lots of things: Hungry. Four years old. Crazy bored. Soaking wet. Pretty regular kid . . . until he makes a mistake so big that he’s sure he will never be able to go back to Lakeview Elementary School. All readers, even those not in first grade, will find the narrator’s feelings familiar, and discover that even though embarrassing things happen, they’re usually not as bad as they seem. And sometimes they’re even funny.

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Confronting an embarrassing situation

As usual Mo Willems has a great text with amazing illustrations. To be enjoyed by Pre school to 2nd Grade

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Back to school anxiety

Your child will find this hilarious Penelope is excited to make new friends until she finds them so delicious but don't worry she soon changes her mind. 

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Back to school anxiety.

Cute story from the perspective of the school - who feels better when he realizes he is not the only one with First Day Jitters he starts to relax. 

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Back to school anxiety.

Heart warming story to build community in a classroom and let your child/student know that they are safe and loved whether in a virtual school or in preson.

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Back to school anxiety.

I could not recommend this book or series more. Lola is shown by her brother Charlie that school is going to be amazing and she will love it. The reader is left like Lola knowing he is right. 

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Back to school anxiety.

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?

Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and conquer -- her fears.

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Confronting fears, anxiety, bravery.

What if your pencil had all the answers? Would you ace every test? Would you know what your teachers were thinking? When Ava Anderson finds a scratched up pencil she doodles like she would with any other pencil. But when she writes a question in the margin of her math quiz, she hears a clear answer in a voice no one else seems to hear.

With the help of her friend Sophie, Ava figures out that the pencil will answer factual questions only – those with definite right or wrong answers – but won’t predict the future. Ava and Sophie discover all kinds of uses for the pencil, and Ava's confidence grows with each answer. But it's getting shorter with every sharpening, and when the pencil reveals a scary truth about Ava's family, she realizes that sometimes the bravest people are the ones who live without all the answers...

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Confronting fears, anxiety about not acheiving.

Rose Howard has Asperger’s syndrome, and an obsession with homonyms (even her name is a homonym). She gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose’s rules of homonyms, is very special. Rain was a lost dog Rose’s father brought home. Rose and Rain are practically inseparable. And they are often home alone, as Rose’s father spends most evenings at a bar, and doesn’t have much patience for his special-needs daughter.

Just as a storm hits town, Rain goes missing. Rose’s father shouldn’t have let Rain out. Now Rose has to find her dog, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places to search. Rose will find Rain, but so will Rain’s original owners.

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Aspergers, Confronting fears, anxiety, bravery.

The main character is 7th grade, introverted girl who just wanted to be left alone. She unexpectedly meets a talkative boy with a very important wish. Based on a true story, Noise is a lovely story of finding joy in unexpected places. Short and sweet, a full-color graphic Novel for both children and adults alike.

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True Story, Introvert, anxiety. 

This is a graphic novel about two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie. Their lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands.

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Shyness, anxiety, Introverts. 

This book offers proven strategies to help manage anxiety on the spot, in a wide range of situations and “Go Deeper” interactive activities that take the reader to the next level.

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Techniques for anxiety.

A story which shows a character with OCD and anxiety - seems to resonant with those who have felt these. Written by an author who has been an advocate for mental health. 

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OCD and Anxiety. Teens