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Freaking Out: Real-Life Stories about Anxiety

Title: Freaking Out: Real-Life Stories about Anxiety Author: Polly Wells Publisher: Annick Press Illustrator: Peter Mitchell Publication Date: 2011 Available on Amazon for $12.07 There are 13 chapters that each feature one person’s story with anxiety. The book is written in a straight froward manner that is relatable for teens. This book is intriguing for … Continue reading Freaking Out: Real-Life Stories about Anxiety

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

Title: Wilma and the Worry Machine Author: Julia Cook Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues; 1 edition (January 15, 2012) Publication Date: 2012 Available on Amazon for $9.95   This book is about a young girl who begins to worry about things that she can either control or cannot control. She does not realize that some of … Continue reading Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

Children’s Fiction Book- The Huge Bag of Worries

 The paperback version of The Huge Bag of Worries can be purchased on amazon for $12 or less. Title: The Huge Bag of Worries Author: Virginia Ironside Illustrator: Frank Rodgers Published: 2011 Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books Summary: “Jenny has been worrying a lot lately, about a lot of different things. Is she getting too fat? Does her pet … Continue reading Children’s Fiction Book- The Huge Bag of Worries

Stuart Goes To School

Title: Stuart Goes To School Author: Sara Pennypacker  Illustrated by: Martin Matje Publication Date: 2003 Publisher: Orchard Books An Imprint of Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 9780439301824 Grades: 3-5 Link to buy the book   Description: This book follows around a 3rd grader named Stuart on his first day at a new school. The reader gets an … Continue reading Stuart Goes To School

Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Wonder by R. J. Palacio Palacio, R. J. Wonder. First edition. Alfred A. Knopf, 2012. Click Here to Buy Summary: Wonder tells the story of Auggie, a young boy born with a very severe facial deformity. Auggie’s parents had chosen to homeschool him in order to protect him, but they decide to have him go to … Continue reading Wonder by R. J. Palacio