Sam and his Spinning Thoughts: A Children's Picture Book About Anxiety Worry for Kids Ages 59

A Built for Big Things bookSome children have thoughts that just won't stop spinning.Sam's worries whirl round and round like a fairground carousel - faster and faster, until he can't tell which thought is real and which is just spinning. What if he gets it wrong? What if something bad happens? The carousel never seems to slow down, and Sam is starting to feel dizzy from holding it all inside.Then his Grandad gives him something special: a small wooden worry box with a star carved on the lid. A place to put the spinning thoughts down, just for a while, so they don't have to whirl around inside him.It doesn't make the worries disappear. But slowly, Sam learns that a worry is easier to carry once you've taken it out and looked at it - and that a busy, caring mind like his is nothing to be ashamed of.A gentle, hopeful picture book about anxiety and worry, for children whose thoughts like to spin - and for everyone who loves them. Sam and his Spinning Thoughts reassures young readers that worrying doesn't make you weak, and that even the busiest mind can learn to find a moment of calm.Inside you'll find: - A warm, affirming story about anxiety, worry, and learning to feel calmer- Beautiful, full-page illustrations on every spread- A "My Worry Box" activity to help children name and set down their worries- A short note for grown-ups with caring, practical guidancePerfect for ages 5-9, for classrooms and bedtime, and a thoughtful gift for any child who carries big worries.Even the fastest carousel can slow down, one thought at a time.Part of the Built for Big Things series by Robin Ashlin

Pagina's: 28, Paperback, Independently published