Worried

Reach for this book when your child starts exhibiting physical signs of stress, such as a tummy ache before school or restless sleep due to upcoming events. Worried serves as a gentle, clinical but accessible guide to the internal experience of anxiety, helping children identify what is happening in their bodies and minds when they feel uneasy. It normalizes the experience of worry as a universal human emotion rather than a problem to be fixed. The book uses clear, simple language to explain that everyone gets worried sometimes. It focuses on identifying specific triggers like starting a new school or meeting new people, and it offers practical, calming strategies. Parents will appreciate the straightforward, non-judgmental tone that makes it an excellent conversation starter for the 4 to 7 age range. It is particularly effective for children who may not yet have the vocabulary to describe their internal state.