Describes a seven-step plan parents may follow to help their children worry less, looking at some of the reasons why children worry, explaining how to recognize when a child needs help, and presenting strategies for reducing anxiety, developing an action plan, and instilling a resilient mindset in children.
Presents a colorful children's book for early readers that addresses some of the things small children worry about such as monsters under the bed, bullies, and the first day of school.
The Worrier visits Felix night after night, reminding him of what could go wrong the next day, until the night that a special birthday present changes everything.
When Daddy Rabbit announces the lake is hard enough for skating, Bella worries about what could happen, but as she hesitantly tries, she finds her worries are all for naught.
When Little Wolf does not return after chasing an orange that Big Wolf has tossed to him, Big Wolf begins to worry about all the things that might have happened to his friend.
Mr. Peek, the zookeeper, finding his jacket too small one morning, walks through his domain berating himself for being fat, old, and wrinkled, unwittingly insulting the animals who think he is speaking to them.
First-grader Jessica worries about everything Brenda the bully might tease her about, until the day she has had enough and discovers a new way to deal with Brenda.