Books like Lulu Claps Her Worry Away: A Story about Anxiety and Calm - How a Little Mouse Turned Worries, Fears, Stress and Anxieties into Friends
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
The Worry Balloon
Betty C. Tang, Mónica Mancillas, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotions through engaging and relatable storytelling.
Enhances understanding of managing worries and fears.
Encourages empathy and emotional resilience in children.
Offers practical coping strategies within a fun narrative.
The Worry Balloon
Betty C. Tang, Mónica Mancillas, 2023
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
The Sad Rat: Early Reader
Cove Books, 2022
25 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional awareness and resilience in children.
Simple language perfect for early readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of feelings.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate.
The Sad Rat: Early Reader
Cove Books, 2022
Town Mouse and Country Mouse Go on a Bus: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Jackie Walter, Edyta Karaban, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure promotes independent reading skills.
Illustrates diversity through city and country settings.
Encourages understanding of different lifestyles.
Enhances vocabulary and language development.
Town Mouse and Country Mouse Go on a Bus: Independent Reading Turquoise 7
Jackie Walter, Edyta Karaban, 2024
Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries
Sivan Hong, 2023
27 pages
Why to read
Addresses common holiday anxieties in children.
Supports emotional development through engaging storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Fosters family discussions about feelings and concerns.
Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries
Sivan Hong, 2023
Award winning
Benny Beats His Fears: Kids and Parents Overcoming Worries and General Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, 2023
53 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood anxiety with engaging storytelling.
Encourages parent-child discussions about fears.
Offers practical strategies to overcome anxieties.
Written by expert in child psychology.
Benny Beats His Fears: Kids and Parents Overcoming Worries and General Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Laura Khoury, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights themes of love, acceptance, and family bonds.
Empowers children facing life transitions and new environments.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards diverse life experiences.
Supports emotional development through relatable storytelling.
