Accessibility Support 
Collection

Brandon and the Bipolar Bear
Tracy Anglada
ASC E ANG

Wilma Jean The Worry Machine
Julia Cook
ASC E COO

It’s Raining and I’m Okay
Adele Devine
ASC E DEV

The Tallest Bridge in the World: a Story for Children about Social Anxiety
Ellen Burns
ASC J BUR

Ten Turtles on Tuesday
Ellen Burns
ASC J BUR

Stanley Will Probably Be Fine
Sally Pla
ASC J PLA 
(also available in e-format)

Overcoming Anxiety in Children and Teens
Jed Baker, Ph.D
ASC J152.46 BAK

The Parents’ Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism
Raelene Dundon
ASC J155.4124 DUN
Easy Books

Calm Down Time
Elizabeth Verdick
Board E VER

Captain Starfish
Davina Bell
E BEL

A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers
Holly Brochmann
E BRO

Emily Grace and the What-Ifs: 
a Story for Children about Nighttime Fears
Lisa Gehring
E GEH

The Whatifs
Emily Kilgore
E KIL

Mindfulness at the Park
Teresa Power
E POW

Playing Possum
Jennifer Black Reinhardt
E REI

Allie All Along
Sarah Lynne Reul
E REU

Hector’s Favorite Place
Jo Rooks
E ROO

Bee Still: An Invitation 
to Meditation
Frank Sileo
E SIL


Mindful Bea and the Worry Tree
Gail Silver
E SIL
I Am Peace: a Book of Mindfulness
Susan Verde
E VER

Fiction Books

Eight Times Up
John Corr
J COR

Five Things about Ava Andrews
Margaret Dilloway
J DIL

The World from Up Here
Cecilia Galante
J GAL

How to Make Friends with the Sea
Tanya Guerrero
J GUE

The Best at It 
Maulik Pancholy
J PAN (also available in e-format)

Naked Mole Rat Saves the World
Karen Rivers
J RIV

Peeves
Mike Van Waes
Y VAN

Small Things
Mel Tregonning
J TRE (Graphic Novel)

Non Fiction Books

The Worry (less) Book:  
Feel Strong, Find Calm, and Tame 
your Anxiety
Rachel Brian
J152.46 BRI

12 Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety
Maddie Spalding
J155.9042 SPA

All About Anxiety
Carrie Lewis
J618.928 LEW

Understanding 
Anxiety Series 
J616.852—J616.8522

Breathe and Be:  
a Book of Mindfulness Poems
Kate Coombs
J811.6 COO (also available in e-format)

Parenting

Anxiety Relief for Kids: On-the-Spot Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Worry, Panic & Avoidance
Bridget Walker
J155.4124 WAL (Parenting)

Mindfulness for Teen Worry: Quick and Easy Strategies to Let Go of Anxiety
Jeffrey Bernstein
J155.418 BER (Parenting)

Understanding Teenage Anxiety: 
A Parent’s Guide to Improving 
your Teen’s Mental Health
Jennifer Browne
J618.9285 BRO (Parenting)

Calming Your Anxious Child: 
Words to Say and 
Things to Do
Kathleen Trainor, PsyD
J618.9285 TRA (Parenting)





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Bloomfield Township, MI 48302    
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12/2020 ABC
ABC 11/2020
Youth Services
Anxiety
Books and Resources
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and Be Prepared for Life—From Toddlers to Teens
Tamar E. Chansky, PhD.
ASC J618.928 CHA

All Birds Have Anxiety
Kathy Hoopmann
ASC J618.928 HOO

The Panicosaurus: Managing Anxiety in Children  Including Those with Asperger Syndrome
K.I. Al-Ghani
ASC J618.9285 ALG

Anxiety-Free Kids: an Interactive Guide for Parents and Children (2nd Edition)
Bonnie Zucker
ASC 618.9285 ZUC


Websites
National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov

Anxiety & Depression Association of America
www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children

National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org


Helplines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

American Psychiatric Association 
Answer Center
1-888-PSYCH (77924)