Description

Anxious Alex and the Worry Monster offers children and parents a helpful perspective on understanding and addressing anxiety in children.

Alex is like any other kid, except he has a little Worry Monster following him around, whispering worries in his ear and making him anxious. Each day, he tries to ignore the Worry Monster, but it’s getting harder and harder. As Alex’s anxiety gets worse, he looks for ways to stop worrying, and soon discovers that he actually has the power to control it. While Anxious Alex and the Worry Monster is written as a children’s story, the lesson is for all ages. It’s important for everyone to not only understand what anxiety feels like, but to learn how to live with it. (Worry Monster plushies not included)

A reminder that this book is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. This story is a supplemental tool for understanding and addressing anxiety. Always consult with an accredited mental health specialist if you want find out more about anxiety in children and similar disorders.

Click here for a FREE downloadable Worry Monster coloring sheet

Illustrations by Senyphine

Recommended reading level: 3+

Approximate page count: 24

There are numerous other anxiety resources available on this site if you’re looking for extra help, such as the Catastrophizing Management Notebook and the Anxiety Management Notebook.

If you want to know more about depression, make sure you check out the Anxious Alex companion story, Emma and the Storm Cloud. Don’t forget to also take a look at Alex Misses His Dad, which delves into the topic of grief and loss.

You can also visit one of numerous online anxiety resources to further learn about anxiety in children and similar disorders.

No AI was used to generate any images or text in this book.