Do you have anxious students on your caseload? Use these picture books about worrying to start the conversation.
Anxiety is prevalent in many kids, making it an important topic we can discuss in speech therapy sessions. Our students with speech-language disorders might be feeling worried about their speech production, what their peers think, or how they are performing academically. I've found that picture books are a great way to introduce these social-emotional topics. Here are my top 5 books that address worrying…
Brave Every Day by Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton
Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT.What if… I can’t… I’m scared! A class trip to the aquarium causes her worries to pile up like never before. But when an anxious classmate asks for help, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears.
Don't Worry, Murray by David Ezra Stein
Murray worries…about lots of things. He doesn’t want to go out in the rain. He’s scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave.
Spark in the Dark by Pam Fong
A powerful picture book about the ocean of feelings inside all of us. Author-artist Pam Fong’s gentle text and luminous artwork guide readers through the dangers and marvels of the deep sea with an expressive little fish who must find its way home. A lush and moving picture book that gives young readers a way to think about and talk about the wide ocean of emotions that everyone feels.
Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.
Every Little Thing: Based on the song “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley; adapted by Cedella Marley and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A beautiful book that brings Bob Marley's beloved song to life for a new generation: Every family will relate to this universal story of a boy who won't let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three special little birds. This cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages—because every little thing's gonna be all right
What are your favorite books to work on worrying and other social-emotional skills? Share in the comments!
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