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Hello, Anxiety by Jessica Sinarski Illustrator: Simone Douglas
Published by National Center for Youth Issues on February 13, 2025
Genres: Education / General, Juvenile Fiction / Health & Daily Living / Mental Health, Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Source: National Center for Youth Issues
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Also by this author: Hello, AngerDestiny Davis carries more than just schoolbooks in her backpack. Her constant companion, Anxiety, makes everyday tasks feel impossibly hard. But when a big class project sends Destiny into a full-blown spiral, her dad steps in with a surprising solution - and a reminder that even the toughest challenges can be faced head on.
This heartwarming story will help kids:
- Understand the brain science behind anxiety
- Experiment with helpful coping strategies
- Build self-confidence and resilience
With relatable characters and practical advice, Hello, Anxiety empowers children to face their fears and say:
I know this might be tough, AND...
I know I can get through it.
I can use my whole, wise brain.
I've got this. I can do it!
In the latest book from the Your Magic Backpack series by Jessica Sinarski, Hello, Anxiety follows the story of Destiny Davis and the huge book of anxiety that has been weighing her down.
There are more than a few of us dealing with some major anxiety about life lately. This is a great book to read with your child who may be witnessing your anxiety and/or feeling anxious about things in their own life. Destiny’s father helps her by sharing his own struggles with anxiety when he was growing up. He also helps Destiny unpack the brain science behind why she might start feeling anxious.
I love the tips inserted throughout Hello, Anxiety on dealing with anxious thinking. It’s important to point out that having a full toolkit of coping strategies when dealing with anxiety is important. For example, while the timer technique that Destiny’s father shares works in one situation, her mother has to show her a different technique to deal with anxious thinking at night.
There are also statements and bookmarks throughout that a child can repeat to help calm themselves. I highly recommend the accompanying resource bundle. It has the suggestions from the book like the breathing technique and the bookmarks. It also has additional activities and discussion questions that kids will love.
This is a great series to use with children. It really helps kids unpack the scary feelings and then gives them ways to deal not suppress them. There are also tips at the end of the book that you can practice together with your young reader.
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