5 Books to Read Together When Your Child Is Feeling Anxious
Top 5 Books to Read Together When Your Child Is Feeling Anxious 🫂📚
Children carry worries, too. A new activity, an unfamiliar group, or the fear of making a mistake may feel overwhelming. That is why we are training our instructors to recognize when anxiety unexpectedly enters the classroom and respond with patience, encouragement, and practical support.
If your little person experiences big worries, these books may help you start the conversation:
Our top 5:
📘 Stanley Will Probably Be Fine by Sally J. Pla
Stanley is an anxious kid who loves comics and gets thrown into some very real-life challenges. A relatable story about anxiety, friendship, and finding the courage to keep going.
📕 Guts by Raina Telgemier
This graphic novel follows Raina as she navigates anxiety, friendships, family, and the physical symptoms that can come with worry. A particularly relatable pick for kids who sometimes feel anxious without knowing exactly why.
📓 The Anxiety Workbook for Teens by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
A practical workbook designed to help teens understand anxiety and develop strategies for managing it. It’s a more hands-on option for older kids who want tools they can actually practice.
🌈 No Worries by Lily Murray
A gentle, accessible book that introduces children to worries and offers simple ways to understand and manage them. A good choice for younger readers who are beginning to put words to their feelings.
💭 When My Worries Get Too Big! by Karl Dunn Buron
A child-friendly resource that helps kids recognize what happens when their worries start to feel overwhelming. It gives children language and strategies they can use when big feelings start taking over.
