Books About Overcoming Anxiety · 16 titles considered

The Best Overcoming Anxiety Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about overcoming anxiety? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1993

The Kissing Hand

By Audrey Penn, Ruth Harper (Illustrator) · The Kissing Hand series

A young raccoon learns to cope with going to school for the first time.

30 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 73,860 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

I Talk Like a River

By Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith (Illustrator)

A boy finds his voice with his father's help by the river.

40 pages· 545 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 4,263 ratings
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Picture Book · 2019

A Little SPOT of Confidence

Can a child's confidence grow or shrink with life's challenges?

34 pages· 783 words
4.6/5 Goodreads · 290 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 13–16 · 2018

Live Fearless

Break free from fear and embrace a life of purpose and passion.

196 pages· 36,333 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,350 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023

Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year

An anxious girl finds hope and courage through a teacher's kindness at her new school.

32 pages· 1,168 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 719 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

Butterflies on the First Day of School

By Annie Silvestro, Dream Chen (Illustrator)

A young girl starts school and navigates her first day with the help of her new friends and teacher.

32 pages· 607 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 413 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A Poem in Your Pocket

A student struggles to write the perfect poem for a special day.

32 pages· 1,380 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 439 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

First Day Critter Jitters

Nervous animals face first-day school jitters, only to find their teacher is just as anxious.

40 pages· 917 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 750 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

There's a Unicorn in Your Book

A unicorn's song is silenced by worries. Can you help it find its voice?

32 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 561 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Stuart Goes to School

Anxious about third grade, a boy faces his fears on a crucial first day.

64 pages· 4,795 words· Est. 37 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 291 ratings
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Overcoming Anxiety Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about overcoming anxiety for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Llama Llama Meets the Babysitter

Ages 2–5 · 2021

A young llama's mother hires a babysitter, causing the llama to feel anxious and resistant to the change.

Bird Boy

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A boy finds his place by embracing his love for nature and making unexpected friends.

J.P. and the Giant Octopus

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A carwash turns into a giant octopus. Can JP face his fear?

Meet August

Ages 4–8 · 2026

A boy navigates the end of summer and the start of a new school year.

KINDergarten

Ages 2–5 · 2022

A shy kindergartner discovers his own kindness through a class pledge.

Franklin Goes to School

Ages 4–8 · 1995

A young student confronts first-day jitters as the school bus looms.

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