Ann and The Worry Monster: A Story + Toolkit to Help Kids Calm Anxiety (Understanding Me: A Mental Wellbeing Series for Kids)

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Ann and the Worry Monster: A Story About Calming Anxiety and Building Confidence
By Kemi Emmanuel

Help your child understand anxiety and overcome worry with this beautifully illustrated, therapeutic storybook.

Ann and the Worry Monster is a heartwarming children’s book that gently introduces kids to what anxiety feels like—and how they can manage it in healthy, empowering ways. Perfect for children aged 5–9, this picture book supports social-emotional learning, mental health awareness, and emotional resilience at home or in the classroom.

🧠 In this anxiety-relief book for kids, children will:

  • Meet Ann, a kind-hearted girl who starts to feel nervous butterflies before school and new experiences

  • Discover the sneaky “Worry Monster” who shows up whenever she feels anxious

  • Learn calming tools like deep breathing, positive affirmations, and expressive journaling

  • Practice reflection with engaging prompts and activities designed to build inner confidence

Includes therapeutic extras:

  • Guided breathing exercises

  • Positive affirmation cards

  • Journaling and drawing prompts

  • Conversation starters for parents, teachers, or therapists

Written by Kemi Emmanuel, author of Muna and Her Superhero Hair, this uplifting book is part of the Understanding Me series—created to help children explore their feelings, understand mental health, and feel empowered in who they are.

Whether your child is anxious about school, friendships, or big life changes, Ann and the Worry Monster offers a safe, supportive way to start the conversation—and help them feel brave, calm, and in control.

📘 Perfect for:

  • Children ages 5–9 experiencing worry, fear, or anxiety

  • Parents and caregivers looking for emotional regulation tools

  • Educators and therapists teaching social-emotional learning

👉 Give your child the tools to face their fears with confidence—order Ann and the Worry Monster today and start your journey toward calm together.