⬇️ Illustrator Lena Podesta shares about their picture book THE WORRY MONSTER: CALMING ANXIETY WITH MINDFULNESS.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for kids (or even grown-ups) who struggle with anxiety."

📚 "This book can also be used to learn to identify big emotions and practice taming them."

Author: Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone

Illustrator: Lena podesta

Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Published: December 2024

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⬇️ Author Cynthia Mackey shares about their picture book IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for connecting children with the natural world."

📚 "This book can also be used for coping with anxiety."

Author: Cynthia Mackey

Illustrator: Vikki Zhang

Publisher: Yeehoo Press

Publication Date: March 4, 2025

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📌 https://www.booksbycindy.com/

⬇️ Author Anna Lazowski shares about their picture book DARK CLOUD.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for opening up a discussion about depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues."

📚 "This book can also be used to help kids and adults see their own experiences with sadness or depression reflected in the pages."

Author: Anna Lazowski

Illustrator: Penny Neville-Lee

Publisher: Kids Can Press

Publication Date: May 2, 2023

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📌 https://www.annalazowskibooks.com/ 

📌 https://www.instagram.com/annalazowski/ 

📌 https://twitter.com/anna_lazowski