10 Books for Kids with Anxiety

Books for Kids with Anxiety

Anxiety Books for Kids

I am frequently asked by parents for book recommendations for their children struggling with anxiety. There are many great Books for Kids with Anxiety out there, here are a few**:

  • What to Do when You Worry too Much

    . This is a children’s guide to dealing with their anxiety and is appropriate for younger children (4-12). It teaches them techniques they can use to reduce their worries and anxieties.

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  • Wemberly Worried.


    This is a story of a young mouse with anxiety. Doesn’t teach techniques but is a relatable character for young kids with anxiety and fears.

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  • Scaredies Away.

    This one teaches a specific technique to reduce fear in kids. It works amazingly well for some kids, and not for others, but it’s worth a try!

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  • The Anxiety Workbook for Kids.

    This is a workbook that parents can go through with their kids, it uses therapy-based activities and worksheets.

The Anxiety Workbook for Kids: Take Charge of Fears and Worries ...

  • The Color Monster.

    This is a picture book that uses colors to describe different feelings and emotions. This one is good for younger kids (baby to 6 or 7).

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  • But What If?


    This is a picture book about a girl who is very worried about change. Her grandparent helps her think through her worries.

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: Pett, Mark, Rubinstein, Gary ...

  • The Invisible String.

    This is a great children’s book for dealing with separation anxiety and loss. It tells a lovely story about people are connected even when they are apart.

The Invisible String: Patrice Karst, Geoff Stevenson, Geoff ...

  • Breathe Like a Bear.

    This book teaches kids exercises, like breathing techniques, they can do manage stress and anxiety.

    Kids of all ages will enjoy practicing the mindfulness techniques taught in Breathe Like A Bear. The book contains 30 mindfulness breathing techniques kids can apply at home, school, or anywhere else, all illustrated with cute photos to keep kids engaged.

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  • Outsmarting Worry


    Children worry too, but overcoming it as a child requires a different approach than adults or teens. In Outsmarting Worry, kids learn how to build practical techniques to overcome and face worry, broken down in a way that kids can easily understand.

For younger kids, Help Your Dragon Deal With Anxiety for younger kids provides the perfect introduction to managing anxiety in a fun, imaginative format. The book teaches kids how to address and handle anxiety while keeping them entertained with the story of a dragon learning to do it, too.

The Anxiety Relief Workbook for Kids contains tons of fun and interactive exercises to help kids build healthy anxiety coping skills. The illustrated book keeps kids engaged while teaching helpful, proven therapeutic techniques for stress and anxiety.

When selecting your anxiety support book, look for a book that provides support and activities to keep you connected and engaged. Not all people learn the same way, so remember to find a book that speaks to your learning style.

**Note, we will receive a small fee if you purchase from these links to Books for Kids with Anxiety, and we will apply those dollars right back into creating more posts and resources for you and your family

 

Dr. Sean Paul, MD is a child psychiatrist who treats children with anxiety and other mental health issues.