Understanding and Attending to Our Emotions: Anxiety and FearLike this list

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• All About Anxiety

  Lewis, Carrie (Children's author),

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  What causes anxiety? And what can we do about it? Readers will learn what anxiety is and what is going on in their brain and nervous system when they feel anxious. Most importantly, kids will discover new strategies to manage their anxiety so they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Be Careful, Xiao Xin!

  Pung, Alice,

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  (我好害怕) Book is written in 中文 and English. English description: Xiao Xin believes he is a red fire warrior but his family are always telling him to be careful. They believe the world is a dangerous place. Too dangerous for a little boy on his own.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bullying

  Grandes herramientas para pequeños guerreros

  La Grotteria, Coni, 1983-

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  Este libro está escrito en español. Cada día surgen conflictos en clase y muchas veces fingimos que no pasa nada. Callamos ante un empujón, un insulto o una humillación, porque el miedo nos paraliza. ¡Pero no estamos solos! Con la ayuda de la…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• ¡El Cucuy también tiene miedo!

  Higuera, Donna Barba,

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  Este libro está escrito en español. Ramón no puede dormir. El primer día en su nueva escuela lo asusta. El Cucuy es el monstruo que vive en el cactus de Ramón y tampoco puede dormir. ¡El Cucuy también tiene miedo! English description: Ramón is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Drawing Deena

  Khan, Hena,

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  Deena’s never given a name to the familiar knot in her stomach that appears when her parents argue about money, when it’s time to go to school, or when she struggles to find the right words. She manages to make it through each day with the help of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Golden Hour

  Smith, Niki,

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  After witnessing a violent attack at school, Manuel struggles with anxiety but his cell phone camera helps him find anchors when he dissociates, and an unexpected friendship opens up new possibilities. Ages: 8-12

• Guts

  Telgemeier, Raina,

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  Raina's frequent upset stomach turns out to be related to her worries about food, school, and changing friendships rather than anything contagious. Can it get better? Ages: 8-12

• Henry and the Something New

  Bailey, Jenn, 1965-

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  A delightful book about embracing new experiences, starring a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum. It's Field Trip Day! Henry's class is excited to visit the museum, but Henry is not so sure. The museum means maybe seeing dinosaurs,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hospital Book

  Brown, Lisa, 1972-

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  Going to the hospital can be strange and scary, but this book will comfort and reassure even the youngest patient. When a little girl develops a bad stomach ache, it’s time to go to the hospital. We follow her experience from arrival through…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Just Shy of Ordinary

  Sass, A. J.,

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  Thirteen-year-old nonbinary homeschooler Shai is an expert problem-solver. They've always been good at researching solutions and figuring everything out on their own. Well, almost everything. Shai still hasn’t been able to logic their way through…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lubna and Pebble

  Meddour, Wendy

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  Lubna's best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does. Ages: 4-8

• Monster Hands

  Kane, Karen, 1965-

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  One night, just before bedtime... Milo read a book about a monster under the bed. Milo should not have read that book. Monsters under the bed are scary, but luckily, Milo's best friend, Mel, knows just what to do--scare the monster more than the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Top of the World

  Manushkin, Fran,

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  Pedro's family and his friends are spending the day at the amusement park, enjoying the rides and the snacks, so when they get separated from Pedro's brother, Paco, and their mother, a ride on the Ferris wheel seems like it offers an excellent way…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pina

  Yemenici, Elif,

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  Pina's fear to venture out of his little house into the wide world will resonate with timid kids. The techniques he uses to overcome his fear--mindful breathing, thinking of his favorite things, carrying a familiar, comforting object with him when…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• ¡Sé valiente, pequeñon pingüino!

  Andreae, Giles, 1966-

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  Este libro está escrito en español. English description: Pip-Pip, the littlest penguin, is teased for being afraid of the water until, with his mother's guidance, he finally jumps in. Años/Ages: 3-8

• Stuntboy, in the Meantime

  Reynolds, Jason,

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  Meet Stuntboy. He's the newest superhero in town. Or in the apartment building. Or at least in his own head. He'll save you from baddies like Herbert Singletary the Worst. The Worry Wiggles. And the Mean Time. Or he WILL, once he saves himself. Oh,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Thanks a Lot, Universe

  Lucas, Chad,

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  Brian has always been anxious, whether at home or in class or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself, and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed into foster care, Brian starts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Whatifs

  Kilgore, Emily,

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• When Your Friend Is Scared

  Morey, Allan,

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  Discover how to recognize fear in others and how to best respond to it with empathy and understanding. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Who I Am

  Words I Tell Myself

  Verde, Susan,

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  This empowering collection of positive affirmations shows kids how to silence the unkind voice in their minds and find the uplifting voice instead that will tell them words that are positive, supportive and true. Ages: 4-8