Anxious

by Luciana DeLuca (Author) Natalí Barbani (Illustrator)

Anxious
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

A gorgeously illustrated, sparingly written story about the often complicated feelings brought on by anxiousness, perfect for helping young readers identify this complex emotion.

The little girl in this picture book would love to dance, sing, and play with her friends, but she is struggling with anxious feelings that get in the way. Sometimes she feels scared and sometimes she feels shy. Sometimes the world seems too loud, too fast, and everything is so overwhelming she could just scream. There is no easy fix for feeling anxious, but by the end of this story she learns to ask for help and finds small ways to feel better.

Written from a child's perspective, Anxious pairs evocative art with simple text to illustrate some of the ways anxiousness can be experienced, providing an empathetic and compassionate framework for helping readers understand this feeling.

A note to readers adds context and explains in more detail what anxiousness can look like, provides suggestions for coping skills, and resources for professional help.

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$18.99

Kirkus

Beautiful and reassuring.

Review quotes

This tale offers encouragement to readers experiencing similar emotions ... Beautiful and reassuring. —Kirkus Reviews, 01/20/24

Luciana DeLuca

LUCIANA DE LUCA is from Buenos Aires. She is a journalist, editor, contributor to anthologies, and the author of several children's books.

NATALÍ BARBANI is a freelance illustrator and surface designer from Buenos Aires. Her work is inspired by nature, all things magical, and her interest in mental health.


Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781773218373
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Annick Press
Publication date
March 19, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
Library of Congress categories
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