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Kids who Worry

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RebeccaD_Oshlib

Oshawa Public Libraries

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These picture books can help towards understanding those big feelings and offer advice and strategies for coping.

By:

RebeccaD_Oshlib

Oshawa Public Libraries

15 items

15 items

The Worrysaurus

The Worrysaurus

by Bright, Rachel

Book - 2020

It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy... W...Show more It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy... What if he hasn't brought enough to eat? What if he gets lost in the jungle? What if he trips and falls? Can Worrysaurus find a way to chase his fears away and have fun? The perfect book to help every anxious little dinosaur let go of their fears and feel happy in the moment. Show less

It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy... W...Show more It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy... What if he hasn't brought enough to eat? What if he gets lost in the jungle? What if he trips and falls? Can Worrysaurus find a way to chase his fears away and have fun? The perfect book to help every anxious little dinosaur let go of their fears and feel happy in the moment. Show less

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The Worry Box

The Worry Box

by Chiew, Suzanne

Book - 2018

Molly Bear shares how she handles feeling anxious or worried about something with her little brother Murray. Molly Bear shares how she handles feeling anxious or worried about something with her little brother Murray. Show less

Molly Bear shares how she handles feeling anxious or worried about something with her little brother Murray. Molly Bear shares how she handles feeling anxious or worried about something with her little brother Murray. Show less

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Wemberly Worried

Wemberly Worried

by Henkes, Kevin

Book - 2000

A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. Show less

A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. Show less

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I'm Worried

I'm Worried

by Black, Michael Ian

Book - 2019

An anxious potato who worries about everything struggles to embrace less-anxious perspectives when his friends, a little girl and a pink flamingo, cannot guarantee that everything will be okay but promise to be by his side always. An anxious potato who worries about everything struggles to embrace less-anxious perspectives when his friends, a little girl and a pink flamingo, cannot guarantee that everything will be okay but promise to be by his side always. Show less

An anxious potato who worries about everything struggles to embrace less-anxious perspectives when his friends, a little girl and a pink flamingo, cannot guarantee that everything will be okay but promise to be by his side always. An anxious potato who worries about everything struggles to embrace less-anxious perspectives when his friends, a little girl and a pink flamingo, cannot guarantee that everything will be okay but promise to be by his side always. Show less

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Brave Every Day

Brave Every Day

by Ludwig, Trudy

Book - 2022

Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT. What if... I can’t... I...Show more Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT. What if... I can’t... I’m scared! A class trip to the aquarium causes her worries to pile up like never before. But when an anxious classmate asks for help, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears. Show less

Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT. What if... I can’t... I...Show more Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT. What if... I can’t... I’m scared! A class trip to the aquarium causes her worries to pile up like never before. But when an anxious classmate asks for help, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears. Show less

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Victor, the Wolf With Worries

Victor, the Wolf With Worries

by Rayner, Catherine

Book - 2023

Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn't brave enough, that he isn't big enough and that he isn't fierce enough. In fact, Victor feel...Show more Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn't brave enough, that he isn't big enough and that he isn't fierce enough. In fact, Victor feels anxious about almost everything. But when Victor shares his concerns with his best friend Pablo, he starts to feel a bit better. And with Pablo's help, Victor learns even more ways to deal with those pesky worrying thoughts. Show less

Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn't brave enough, that he isn't big enough and that he isn't fierce enough. In fact, Victor feel...Show more Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn't brave enough, that he isn't big enough and that he isn't fierce enough. In fact, Victor feels anxious about almost everything. But when Victor shares his concerns with his best friend Pablo, he starts to feel a bit better. And with Pablo's help, Victor learns even more ways to deal with those pesky worrying thoughts. Show less

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The Don't Worry Book

The Don't Worry Book

by Parr, Todd

Book - 2019

This shows young children that worry is a normal feeling and that there are many appropriate outlets for dealing with it in a healthy way. This shows young children that worry is a normal feeling and that there are many appropriate outlets for dealing with it in a healthy way. Show less

This shows young children that worry is a normal feeling and that there are many appropriate outlets for dealing with it in a healthy way. This shows young children that worry is a normal feeling and that there are many appropriate outlets for dealing with it in a healthy way. Show less

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My Big Bad Monster

My Big Bad Monster

by Kang, A. N.

Book - 2019

A little girl becomes fed up with the negativity of her personal "monster" of self-doubt and taps the support of new friends and lively music to make him go away. A little girl becomes fed up with the negativity of her personal "monster" of self-doubt and taps the support of new friends and lively music to make him go away. Show less

A little girl becomes fed up with the negativity of her personal "monster" of self-doubt and taps the support of new friends and lively music to make him go away. A little girl becomes fed up with the negativity of her personal "monster" of self-doubt and taps the support of new friends and lively music to make him go away. Show less

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The I'm Not Scared Book

The I'm Not Scared Book

by Parr, Todd

Book - 2011

Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome. Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome. Show less

Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome. Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome. Show less

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Jabari Jumps

Jabari Jumps

by Cornwall, Gaia

Book - 2017

After he passes his swimming test, little Jabari decides he's ready to try jumping off the diving board, but when the big moment arrives, Jabari needs to work up the courage to jump. After he passes his swimming test, little Jabari decides he's ready to try jumping off the diving board, but when the big moment arrives, Jabari needs to work up the courage to jump. Show less

After he passes his swimming test, little Jabari decides he's ready to try jumping off the diving board, but when the big moment arrives, Jabari needs to work up the courage to jump. After he passes his swimming test, little Jabari decides he's ready to try jumping off the diving board, but when the big moment arrives, Jabari needs to work up the courage to jump. Show less

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Don't Worry, Murray

Don't Worry, Murray

by Stein, David Ezra

Book - 2022

Murray worries...about lots of things. He doesn't want to go out in the rain. He's scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave. Murray worries...about lots of things. He doesn't want to go out in the rain. He's scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave. Show less

Murray worries...about lots of things. He doesn't want to go out in the rain. He's scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave. Murray worries...about lots of things. He doesn't want to go out in the rain. He's scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave. Show less

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Olivia Wrapped in Vines

Olivia Wrapped in Vines

by Nepveu-Villeneuve, Maude

Book - 2022

Olivia is a young girl who seems to be typical but what you cannot see are the thorny vines that encircle her when she least expects it. Her triggers for ...Show more Olivia is a young girl who seems to be typical but what you cannot see are the thorny vines that encircle her when she least expects it. Her triggers for anxiety can be big or small but the vines tighten until she feels unable to move, and nobody knows about them but her. Show less

Olivia is a young girl who seems to be typical but what you cannot see are the thorny vines that encircle her when she least expects it. Her triggers for ...Show more Olivia is a young girl who seems to be typical but what you cannot see are the thorny vines that encircle her when she least expects it. Her triggers for anxiety can be big or small but the vines tighten until she feels unable to move, and nobody knows about them but her. Show less

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After the Fall

After the Fall

How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again : A Story

by Santat, Dan

Book - 2017

After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. Show less

After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. Show less

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Noni Is Nervous

Noni Is Nervous

by Hartt-Sussman, Heather

Book - 2013

A touching and empowering story about first-day-of-school jitters. A touching and empowering story about first-day-of-school jitters. Show less

A touching and empowering story about first-day-of-school jitters. A touching and empowering story about first-day-of-school jitters. Show less

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I Used to Be Afraid

I Used to Be Afraid

by Seeger, Laura Vaccaro

Book - 2015

Explores the many forms fear can take and the importance of overcoming it. Explores the many forms fear can take and the importance of overcoming it. Show less

Explores the many forms fear can take and the importance of overcoming it. Explores the many forms fear can take and the importance of overcoming it. Show less

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