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1) The Gray
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Sasha has been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing, so his parents and therapist suggest a summer in the country with his aunt might help him.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"I have something in my head and it is scaring me," Pig said. "What is it?" asked Horse. "I can't say. I'm trying to ignore it." Pig can't stop thinking about something that is bothering her. Try as Horse might to get her mind off of it-with bike rides, swims, and silly hats-it's no use. But maybe if Pig shares the something with her friend, they can talk about it and figure out how to face the something together.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
An illustrated story so that children can identify anxiety and ask for help. We all experience paralyzing feelings at some point. Sometimes we notice them in our head, other times in our chest, and others, in our stomachs. I Have a Knot in My Belly will help boys and girls identify what is happening to them; thanks to the authors explanations, who with a clear language and an illustrated metaphor give meaning to those feelings of unease and anxiety...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Layla wakes up nervous to go to her new school, so she looks to Mama to help her feel better. The mother and daughter duo head to the kitchen and combine all the necessary ingredients-kindness, hope, warm hugs, and prayers-to create a new tradition of confidence and happiness. Written and illustrated by Jena Holliday, this tender picture book serves as a boosting reminder to trust in God, to have faith, but most importantly,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Told from two viewpoints, high school seniors Haley, who had a public breakdown, and shy Lewis, long-time member of the TV Production class, find that filming documentaries about their classmates' hidden talents reveals their own aspirations. Hayley Mills does not welcome the changes that senior year brings. She wants everyone to forget about her very public breakdown and remember her as the overachiever she once was. When she is forced into TV Production...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Heartbreakingly honest and quietly funny, this #ownvoices graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school. Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school--and then there's Viola. Viola is Livy's anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola's relentless judgment, but nothing...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A heartfelt and funny story about a shy eleven-year-old who learns to manage her anxiety through improv classes—and discovers her activist voice. From Margaret Dilloway, author of Summer of a Thousand Pies, and perfect for fans of Sharon Draper, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, and Holly Goldberg Sloan.
Eleven-year-old Ava Andrews has a Technicolor interior with a gray shell. On the inside, she bubbles with ideas and plans. On the outside, everyone except her...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Gilda, a twenty-something, atheist, animal-loving lesbian, cannot stop ruminating about death. Desperate for relief from her panicky mind and alienated from her repressive family, she responds to a flyer for free therapy at a local Catholic church, and finds herself being greeted by Father Jeff, who assumes she's there for a job interview. Too embarrassed to correct him, Gilda is abruptly hired to replace the recently deceased receptionist Grace....
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"We might not know what the future holds, but the lyrical rhyming text in this beautiful book reassures readers that they have the resilience and strength to face whatever comes their way. Whimsical illustrations make for a captivating read-aloud or bedtime story. Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety, this book offers gentle wisdom applicable to both children and adults. End matter includes a discussion guide and activity ideas for...
15) Pool panic
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Jenny loves swimming, and her best friend has finally convinced her to join the school swim team--but when she is confronted by a crowd of spectators in competition she freezes up.
17) Playing possum
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Meeting strangers makes shy possum Alfred anxious, and he plays dead. So he has trouble making friends—until Sophia the armadillo reveals that when she gets anxious, she rolls up in a ball. A witty friendship tale inspired by animal behavior. In this winsome tale, Alfred, who plays dead, and Sophia, who rolls up in a ball, stand in for shy or anxious humans whose discomfort keeps them from fitting in. Jennifer Black Reinhardt has cast animals...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
For Hubie, preparing for school is worse than actually going to class -- his mother picks out all the wrong clothes, he endures anxiety-provoking visits to the doctor and dentist, and there are rumors about a new teacher who is worse than any other.
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