Dealing with Feeling Worried (Dealing with Feeling...)

This book, part of the Dealing with Feeling series, looks at worry. Topics covered within the book include what it feels like to be worried, how to stop feeling worried, and how to help other people who might be feeling worried.

“This community-minded series aims to help readers identify common emotions they or others might have. Students are assured that it's normal and acceptable to feel negative feelings, but they must be expressed in ways that are not hurtful to others. Jealous, Proud, Sad, and Shy are notable for their nuanced treatment of complex affects. The multicultural casts of expressive cartoon characters are depicted in numerous situations. Each volume contains a "Toolbox" activity that advises readers to write down ways to maintain good feelings and dispel bad ones. . . .its content is Common Core State Standards ready and will instill self-awareness in children, meriting inclusion in elementary school libraries.”

Kids will be reassured to know that feeling worried is normal. This Dealing with Feeling series title starts with the basics by answering the question, "What Is Worry?" The book emphasizes that the best way to cope with feelings that are "not nice" is to talk about them with a grown-up or, if that feels too difficult, to express them through drawings. Although the text is somewhat repetitive, the advice does drive home the important points. Cartoon-style illustrations, which feature kids of different ethnicities, are lighthearted and approachable and should help put kids at ease. In addition to a "Find Out More" Section in the back, this suggests making a "Worry Tool-box" by writing down quick coping tips to refer to in a pinch. A good discussion starter. - Ann Kelley Booklist April 2013-- "Booklist"
-- "School Library Journal, Series Made Simple"

Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University before working in the wonderful world of children's publishing. She has written dozens of books for children and teenagers, and is a trained literacy tutor. Isabel lives in Cambridge, UK, with her husband and three rambunctious sons. Clare Elsom is a talented young illustrator scribbling away in southwest London. She has a BA in Illustration and an MA in Children's Literature. Clare's images can be seen across a wide array of publishing, educational, editorial, and advertising projects (and of course, on her mom's fridge).

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