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Picture books tagged with: anxiety

It Hurts When I Poop

It Hurts When I PoopA story for children who are scared to use the potty.

Categories: Healthy Eating & Exercise, Using The Potty / Toilet
Tags: anxiety

Ready Steady Ghost!

Ready Steady Ghost!By tapping into children's emotions of feeling small in a big world. Children who are afraid of ghosts may be comforted by the central character, Bertie: a very friendly phantom!

Categories: Anxiety, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: anxiety, fears

Eric!…the Hero?

Eric!...the Hero?Any child who sometimes feels less intelligent, less capable and less successful than others will be heartened by the story of Eric who isn't much good at anything but turns out to be a hero.

Categories: Anxiety, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Disabilities, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, autism, confidence, emotions, fears, loneliness, prejudice

Josh and Jaz have three mums

Josh and Jaz have three mumsA thoughtful introduction to adoption and same-sex parenting

Categories: Adoption & Fostering, Non-traditional Families
Tags: anxiety, diversity, same-sex parents

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to SleepMay comfort a child who is experiencing bad dreams or who is afraid of the dark.

Categories: Anxiety, Bed Time, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, brother, fears, nightmares, phobias, sister

Let’s Talk: Lost and Found

Let's Talk: Lost and FoundThis book acknowledges how frightening it can be for a child who gets lost in a public place. It encourages children and parents to decide on a safe meeting place in advance.

Categories: Safety and Protection
Tags: anxiety

Dippy’s Sleepover

Dippy's SleepoverReassuring children that bed wetting is normal, and gently preparing them for a night away from home.

Categories: Bedwetting, Sleepovers & Babysitters
Tags: anxiety

Why Do I Feel Scared? A First Look At Being Brave

Whay Do I Feel Scared? A First Look At Being BraveThis non-fiction picture book explores what it means to be brave and defines bravery in many different forms (including standing up for yourself and others, and trying new things).

Categories: Anxiety, Courage
Tags: anxiety, behaviour, growing up, persistence, phobias

Dad David, Baba Chris and Me

Dad DavidProvides guidance and support to children who are being parented by gay men. Encourages an appreciation of, and acceptance of, same-sex parents, and shows that families come in all shapes and sizes. Promotes a positive view of gay relationships.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Adoption & Fostering, Aggression & Tantrums, Anxiety, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Non-traditional Families, Sadness
Tags: anger, anxiety, diversity, emotions, father, friends, multicultural, prejudice, same-sex parents

Harry and the Dinosaurs Say ‘Rahhh!’

Harry and The Dinosaurs say Raaahh!Introducing children to some typical procedures at the dentist. Encouraging children to look after their teeth.

Categories: Dentists & Dental Care
Tags: anxiety

Happy Hippo, Angry Duck – A Book of Moods

Happy HippoA really simple book for very young children which might encourage talking about different moods

Categories: Feelings
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears

Bug and Bear

Bug and BearChildren struggle at times to negotiate the ups and downs of friendship. This book reassures young children that though their friends may not always be in the mood to play with them, their friendship still endures.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: anxiety, co-operation, emotions, friends

Why Are You So Scared?

Why Are You So Scared?Intended for children who have parents suffering from PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Categories: Anxiety, Depression in Family, Serious Illness
Tags: anxiety, depression, fears, mental health

I’m Worried (Your Feelings)

I'm Worried (Your Feelings)Helping children come to terms with the feelings of anxiety and exploring ways to alleviate their suffering. The book also touches upon the subjects of road safety and hospitals.

Categories: Anxiety, Doctors, Hospitals & Operations, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears

Morris and the Bundle of Worries

Morris and the Bundle of WorriesHelping children to overcome worries by sharing their problems and fears

Categories: Anxiety
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears

Tom’s Special Talent

Tom's Special Talent

Categories: Disabilities
Tags: anxiety, dyslexia, friends

Was It the Chocolate Pudding?

Was It the Chocolate Pudding - A Story for Little Kids About DivorceThis book provides information about divorce in a child-friendly way which will be useful to parents and families everywhere.

Categories: Anxiety, Divorce / Separation, Non-traditional Families
Tags: anxiety, divorce, separation anxiety

Best Bear

Best BearGreat for any child that has a special bear to comfort them through the night as the book illustrates how together they can overcome a fear of the dark.

Categories: Comfort Objects, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, fears, phobias

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