Bodhi and His Anxiety: A First Day of School Book About Courage and Managing Worry (My Own Beautiful Beat)

Bodhi and His Anxiety A Gentle Story About Facing First-Day Jitters with Courage The first day of school is finally here... but Bodhi isn't excited. What if he doesn't make any friends? What if his teacher isn't nice? What if Mom and Dad forget to pick him up? As one worried thought leads to another, Bodhi's anxiety begins to take over. His heart races, his hands shake, and everything feels overwhelming. But with encouragement from his parents, support from his teacher, new friendships, and the coping strategies he's practiced, Bodhi discovers something important: Being brave doesn't mean you're never scared—it means you keep going, even when you are. Bodhi and His Anxiety is a compassionate and reassuring picture book that helps children understand what anxiety feels like while teaching healthy, practical ways to manage it. Young readers will learn alongside Bodhi as he practices deep breathing, positive affirmations, asking trusted adults for help, finding quiet spaces, and discovering that anxious feelings don't have to control the day. Perfect for children preparing for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school, this heartwarming story reminds readers that everyone feels nervous sometimes—and that they are stronger than their worries. Perfect for: First day of preschool or kindergarten First day of elementary school Children experiencing anxiety or school anxiety Social-emotional learning (SEL) Parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists Read-alouds at home and in the classroom A comforting story that helps children build confidence, resilience, and the courage to face new experiences—one brave step at a time.
ASIN: 1961977419
VSKU: BVV.1961977419.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Banks, Dayna|Sychova, Anastasiia
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.