Anxiety isn’t just something adults experience—children feel it too. This warm and reassuring picture book introduces young readers to the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method, a proven way to calm anxious thoughts by focusing on the five senses.
Molly loves her family, but she doesn’t love camping. Creepy crawlies are everywhere—and they make her panic. With the loving support of her mom, dad, and little sister, Molly learns how to use the 5-4-3-2-1 method to calm her mind, manage her fears, and take back control of her big feelings.
Through gentle storytelling and beautiful illustrations, this book helps children understand that while they can’t control everything around them, they can learn how to handle how they feel.
Designed especially for children who experience anxiety, this book provides practical, age-appropriate coping skills they can use anytime they feel overwhelmed.
Themes:
Self-regulation • Grounding techniques • Compassion • Emotional competence • Family support
Author: Suzanne Elson
Illustrator: Dania El Khatib
Ages: 5–9
Pages: 42
Dimensions: 9.5" × 9.5"
ISBN: 978-1-998549-70-2
Includes audio access via QR code for read-along support.
