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• Captain Starfish

  Bell, Davina

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  Alfie's anxiety often keeps him from engaging in fun activities, but he learns a valuable lesson at the aquarium when a tiny clownfish swims up to him for a quick hello and then retreats, showing Alfie there is a happy medium between…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'm Worried

  Black, Michael Ian, 1971-

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  Potato is worried about what might happen in the future, causing Flamingo to worry, too, but their friend, a little girl, encourages them to focus on enjoying the present, instead.

• Love, Mama

  Bradley, Jeanette,

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  With a heartwarming story and tender illustrations, Jeanette Bradley's debut picture book is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and any day when a child needs a reminder of the strength of a mother's love.

• Gloria's Big Problem

  Bright, Sarah

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  Gloria loves to sing and play with her friends, but her Big Problem follows her around and tells her that she can't.

• Willy and the Cloud

  Browne, Anthony, 1946-

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  One warm, sunny day, Willy the Chimp decides to go to the park. There's not a cloud in the sky--well, except for just a little tiny one. It doesn't bother Willy too much at first. But as the cloud follows him, it grows bigger and bigger…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• BRIGHT SPOT

  Chase, Aimee

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  The Bright Spot is both a teaching tool and a heartwarming story of pushing through uncomfortable moments, managing anxiety, and becoming your own best guide

• The Worry Box

  Chiew, Suzanne

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  Murry Bear has so many worries! Luckily, his sister, Molly, knows just what to do. "Sharing worries always makes them feel smaller," she says. She also tells him about her worry box.

• All by Myself!

  Collet, Geraldine, 1975-

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  Five chicks whose mothers have left them to look for grain keep together as they worry about whether their mothers will ever come back and whether the fox will get them.

• I Want My Mommy!

  Corderoy, Tracey

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  When Arthur has to spend his first day away from his mother, his grandmother tries to keep him occupied so he will not miss her too much.

• There Might Be Lobsters

  Crimi, Carolyn

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  A little dog's paralyzing anxiety gives way to bravery when someone smaller arrives in need during a whooshy, splashy, overwhelming day at the beach.

• Anxious

  De Luca, Luciana

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  A gorgeously illustrated, sparingly written story about the often complicated feelings brought on by anxiousness, perfect for helping young readers identify this complex emotion.

• Llama Llama Misses Mama

  Dewdney, Anna

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  Llama Llama experiences separation anxiety on his first day of nursery school.

• The Pout-pout Fish and the Worry-worry Whale

  Diesen, Deborah

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  On his way to a party, Mr. Fish bumps into his friend Willa Whale, who is frozen in worry. What if no one wants to talk to her? What if she forgets the words to the birthday song? Using simple steps, Mr. Fish teaches Willa how to breathe…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• No Matter What

  Gliori, Debi

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  Small, a little fox, seeks reassurance that Large will always provide love, no matter what.

• Noni Is Nervous

  Hartt-Sussman, Heather

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  Noni is nervous about playdates, and global warming, and most of all, about the first day of school. Her parents are worried too, and even her brother is a little wary. But Noni finds a friend, someone a little more outgoing than herself,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Owl Lost

  Haughton, Chris

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  While his mother is away finding food, a newborn owl falls out of his nest and anxiously tries to find her, receiving help from various forest animals.

• Worry?

  Hayes, Gail

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  Learning which thoughts lead to good outcomes is powerful, but it starts by learning that we do get to choose those thoughts. Worry guides readers through some examples of times when readers may feel worried and show just how Bubble and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Whimsy's Heavy Things

  Kraulis, Julie

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  Whimsy's heavy things are weighing her down. She tries to sweep them under the rug, but she trips over them. She tries to put them in a tree, but they fall on her. She even tries to sail them out to sea, but they always come back.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Monday Is One Day

  Levine, Arthur A.,

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  A rhyming countdown of the days of the week as a father and child find ways to spend time together while waiting for the weekend.

• The Little Book of Big What-ifs

  Liwska, Renata

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  Every day is filled with opportunities to wonder ... what if? It explores scenarios that span the spectrum from silly to serious, gently examining both the anxieties and curiosities of everyday life.