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Arthur is a penguin and a worrier. One morning he wakes up feeling excited and worried all at once. Dad has promised him a birthday party and there is an awful lot to think about. Will Ben burst all the balloons? Will dad perform his terrible magic tricks? Or might it just be the very best birthday party a little penguin ever had?

Ladybird picture books.

Ladybird picture books

24 unnumbered pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 25 cm.

Worried Arthur : the birthday party / written by Joan Stimson ; illustrated by Jan Lewis.

"The two mischievous squirrels that live inside Timothy love to make his heart race and his stomach lurch - all day long. This leaves Timothy with anxious feelings that never go away and sometimes cause him to make poor choices. Once day, when Timothy gets some bad news at school, the squirrels get excited and do their best to mess with Timothy's insides. however; by using a few simple strategies, Timothy is able to show the squirrels that he's boss, and able to keep his anxiety under control."--From cover.

1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 cm

I have squirrels in my belly : a child's view of anxiety / Trish Hammond ; illustrations by Chuck McIntosh.

"Can Sebastien handle his problems? Of course he can, with the help of a mindful mantra! He could try something silly, or he could try something funny! Chances are whatever his problem may be, he can handle it. Help your child learn to deal with difficult emotions along with Sebastien, and provide a tool for lifelong confidence! Depression and anxiety don't discriminate and our kids need help. 'I Can Handle It' equips children with a necessary skill in order to alleviate everyday anxieties that arise in their lives."--Back cover.

Mindful mantras

24 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.

I can handle it! / by Laurie Wright ; Illustrations by Ana Santos.

"Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again?"--Provided by publisher.

29 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm

Ruby's worry / Tom Percival.

As Leo starts school, something strange happens. His words disappear! Now Leo must find new ways to give his words the courage to come back. A fun and practical introduction to different techniques of anxiety management, specifically used for children with selective mutism. Most effective when followed up with the activity book. This series explores six anxiety reduction and management techniques. The original book was created in collaboration with Dr. Tamara Soles, Psychologist specializing in early childhood.

1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 22 cm

Leo's words disappeared / by Elaheh Bos.

Charlie is an anxious dachshund who worries that something terrible might happen if he doesn't keep to his daily rituals. After he is called upon to help rescue a friend and in the rush forgets his rituals, Charlie discovers that he doesn't have to be ruled by them and that change can have really positive outcomes.

1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm

Charlie Star / Terry Milne.

"Believing in yourself can be hard. Here is a secret: all people, not just kids, wonder if they are good enough, strong enough, or fast enough at some point in their lives. Everyone wonders if he or she'll be up to all the challenges life presents. Boost your child or students' self-confidence while reading about Poppy. Watch how she handles situations that make her feel anxious, sad or even angry and learns to believe in herself. Emotions are tricky and hard to handle when you're small, and kids need our help! This Mindful Mantra equips children with a necessary skill in order to cope with tricky emotions that arise when kids feel unsure. Give the children in your life the gift of learning to believe in themselves, a gift that will last a lifetime."--Back cover.

1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.

I believe in myself! / by Laurie Wright ; illustrations by Ana Santos.

"Will Max be okay? Of course he will be when he learns this Mindful Mantra! He will be okay if he feels grumpy, or scared or overwhelmed. Chances are, whatever situation is making him feel upset, he will be okay."--Back cover.

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I can handle it! / by Laurie Wright ; Illustrations by Ana Santos.

Ruby's worry / Tom Percival.

Leo's words disappeared / by Elaheh Bos.

Charlie Star / Terry Milne.

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I will be okay : my name is Max, and all day long, I know I'll be okay / by Laurie Wright ; illustrations by Ana Santos.

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I can handle it! / by Laurie Wright ; Illustrations by Ana Santos.

Ruby's worry / Tom Percival.

Leo's words disappeared / by Elaheh Bos.

Charlie Star / Terry Milne.

I believe in myself! / by Laurie Wright ; illustrations by Ana Santos.

I will be okay : my name is Max, and all day long, I know I'll be okay / by Laurie Wright ; illustrations by Ana Santos.

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