All About Anxiety by Carrie Lewis and illustrated by Sophia Touliatou offers readers insight to what anxiety is, how it can manifest itself, what causes it and more. Readers will learn what's going on in their brain and central nervous system when they feel anxious. They'll learn about the evolutionary reasons for fear and anxiety and that anxiety isn't always a bad thing--except for when it is! Most importantly, kids will discover new strategies to manage their anxiety so they can live and thrive with anxiety.

Product Information

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Title: All About Anxiety
By: Carrie Lewis
Illustrated By: Sophia Touliatou
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 88
Vendor: Beaming Books
Publication Date: 2020

Dimensions: 7.25 X 5.75 (inches)
Weight: 16 ounces
ISBN: 1506463207
ISBN-13: 9781506463209
Ages: 8-12
Stock No: WW463209

Publisher's Description

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As youth anxiety levels continue to rise, this engaging guide is an essential resource for preteens looking for the skills and knowledge to help them coexist with their anxiety.

Anxiety. It's an emotion that rears its head almost every day, from the normal worries and concerns that most of us experience, to outright fear when something scary happens, to the anxiety disorders that many kids live with daily. But what causes anxiety? And what can we do about it?

All About Anxiety tackles these questions from every possible angle. Readers will learn what's going on in their brain and central nervous system when they feel anxious. They'll learn about the evolutionary reasons for fear and anxiety and that anxiety isn't always a bad thing--except for when it is! Most importantly, kids will discover new strategies to manage their anxiety so they can live and thrive with anxiety.

Author Bio

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Carrie Lewis has edited and written more than 100 books for children. She has contributed to a wide range of educational resources and has recently became a tutor working in the area of family learning. She is married with two children and plays the cello.

Greek-born and Athens based Sophia Touliatou has studied Graphic Design and works as an illustrator, doing mostly children books, many of which have gained merits and awards.

Editorial Reviews

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"This beautifully illustrated book can help children find words for their thoughts and feelings and understand some of the reasons why they feel the way they do." --Ben Sedley, Clinical Psychologist and Author of Stuff that Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting What You Can't Change and Committing to What You Can

"An approachable resource for those interested in mental health." --Publishers Weekly

"A solid introduction to anxiety management." --Kirkus Reviews