02/28/2021
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Today's A Mighty Girl Community Pick: "The Whatifs" by Emily Kilgore. Cora is constantly worrying, plagued by those nervous questions: the Whatifs! These sneaky little creatures like to make her worry about everything, from little things -- 'what if my crayon breaks?' to big ones -- 'what if my dog runs away?' Some of her Whatifs are silly, others are frightening, some are likely to happen, others are impossible -- but Cora feels like they are following her everywhere! And with a piano recital coming up, Cora is particularly plagued with Whatif worries, each one weighing her down more than the last.
Fortunately, her friend Stella helps her see that Whatifs don't have to be negative -- she can turn her Whatifs around by asking herself 'What if I play better than ever?' As her head begins to fill with positive Whatifs full of possibilities, the 'heavy, lumpy, and grumpy' ones start to slink away. With her confidence boosted, even when she hits a wrong note in the middle of the recital, Cora is able to recover quickly after assuring herself, 'What if I CAN do this?' Filled with vibrant artwork by Zoe Persico, this gentle picture book introduces real-life cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in a playful way, perfect for showing kids they can overcome their worries and thrive! Highly recommended for ages 4 to 8
"The Whatifs" is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/the-whatifs
For books to help older kids understand and manage anxiety and worry, we recommend "What To Do When You Worry Too Much" for ages 6 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/when-you-worry-too-much), "Outsmarting Worry" for ages 9 to 13 (https://www.amightygirl.com/outsmarting-worry), and "The Anxiety Workbook for Teens" for ages 13 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-anxiety-workbook-for-teens)
If you're an anxious parent hoping to break the cycle of worry, we highly recommend the parenting book "Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children" at https://www.amightygirl.com/anxious-kids-anxious-parents
For books to help kids of all ages manage their worries, visit our blog post "25 Books to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety, Worry, and Fear" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=22612
