When I Feel Worried (The Way I Feel Books) - Hardcover

Spelman, Cornelia Maude

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0807588938 ISBN 13: 9780807588932

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company, 2013

Synopsis

Everyone feels worried sometimes, but there are always ways to feel better! Join a cuddly hamster and her toy zebra as she learns to manage feelings of worry. With a focus on identifying the causes of an emotional reaction, and coming up with ways to feel calm and happy again, this book offers simple strategies to help kids understand and take care of their emotions.

About this title

About the Authors

Cornelia Maude Spelman, a former therapist who worked with children and families, now devotes her time to writing. She lives with her husband in Illinois.

Kathy Parkinson has three children and the world's best dog! She lives in Massachusetts.

From the Back Cover

A young guinea pig describes situations that make him feel worried, and what he can do to comfort himself.

Reviews

PreS-K–Spelman succinctly explores causes for a young child's worry and then shows positive ways to dispel negative feelings, such as telling an adult, being held, and listening to music. In double-page scenes, an anthropomorphic hamster expresses being worried about doctors, crowds, yelling, swimming, and more. The narrator's rabbit, cat, and dog acquaintances bring cheer and keep the topic light. The brief text and appealing illustrations broaden the book's appeal. Solid bibliotherapy.–Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VAα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

The latest volume in the dependable The Way I Feel series tackles the problem of worrying and offers practical advice for young children. A little guinea pig, fully dressed, confesses that she feels worried when she doesn’t know what’s happening, when someone seems angry, and when she has to do something she has never done before. She has learned to handle the “wobbly, weak feeling,” though, by telling someone about it, by doing things that make her happy (art, music, and outdoor play), and by realizing that although everyone worries sometimes, the feeling doesn’t last. The colorful line-and-wash pictures illustrate a variety of childlike scenarios related to the text. Spelman’s reassuring, matter-of-fact tone is as helpful as the sensible advice she offers. A related note to parents and teachers suggests shielding kids from disquieting news reports and discusses how to help them manage everyday anxieties. An appealing, supportive resource for young children. Preschool-Grade 1. --Carolyn Phelan

Edition details

• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807588938
• ISBN 13: 9780807588932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Parkinson Kathy
• Number of pages: 24