Description
Anxiety – a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Ice in the Jungle – Ice the polar bear must move to the jungle. Ice struggles with the culture shock, but she is able to overcome her shyness when her new classmates give her a warm welcome.
Max and the Doglins – After Max steals an egg from his best friend Beryl, a group of disrespectful doglins shows him the error of his ways. Through reading this book, children can gain a better understanding of how owning up to mistakes and apologising can help resolve conflicts and feelings of guilt.
Scaredy Cats – Blue Kitten and Yellow Kitten are sent on an errand to the post office, but they spend the whole journey worrying about all the things that could go wrong. Anxious children will find the character’s fears relatable, and they can find comfort in the message that imaginary fears are often far worse than the real thing.
Little Home Bird – Little Bird learns that he needs to migrate during the winter months. He tries to take his favourite things with him, but loses them along the way. The ending of the book shows children that they will naturally discover new favourites, and that the anxiety which comes from losing things they loved is usually only temporary.
The Cloud – In this picture book, a little girl notices a cloud above her classmate’s head and she and her friends use the therapeutic power of art to help her feel happier and more relaxed.
The Red Boat – Posy has moved to a new home. She is anxious about this strange new environment, starting a new school & making new friends. Through the help of George, her pet dog & imaginative play in a red boat, found in the back yard, Posy settles into her new home and school, & makes new friends.
Grandma – Oscar loves his grandma, but as her dementia progresses, she must move into a care home. This frank but sensitive picture book shows children what to expect when visiting a loved one in a care home, and the final pages provide facts and child-friendly explanations about dementia.
