From a parent with a child who deals with anxiety on a daily basis, this is great. We have a worry monster already, and this is a great complement to that. The book, Worry Says What? deals with a girl who has very normal fears about challenging school work, sports and dealing with friends. This book not only normalizes those concerns, but helps find a way to overcome them. By coming up with a song to get the worries away to actual tips at the end, this book is great.

I'd recommend this book for parents of children of any age, but in particular ages 5-7.

This is the story of a little girl who worries about everything. Will I do good in math, will other children like me, can I do well in gymnastics. Unfortunately it is a common problem with young children these days. I really like that the illustrator did not make the worry character scary. It made it's point but not to the point of fear. I also like the positive message of the girl overcoming this and how it was handled. There are also tips in the back of the book to use if you have a child who is a worrier, The book is direct and to the point and an easy read for any school age child. Hat's off to the author for bring attention to this ever growing problem with our children today.

I haven't quite made up my mind whether it is a strenght or a weakness of the illustrations, but the Worry looks SO soft and cute, I just want to give it a hug and hum until its worries disappear.

A nice books that shows kids they are not alone with their worries and it offers them an example for getting past these anxieties.

Worry Says What? is a powerful little book intended for young children but . By personifying Worry, it makes an abstract concept more understandable for kids. It is an empowering book that will make pint-sized worriers feel more confident and more in control.

The child at the center of the story conveys that she hears Worry saying things like you can’t do it, you won’t get it right, the other kids don’t like you, etc. Worry really taunts her at night, saying she isn’t safe and mentions potentially scary things such as strange noises and things hiding in the closet. It realistically conveys that Worry can be present 24/7 and it only has negative consequences. This book shows kids a different approach to take with worry — to confront it head on.

The illustrations are delightful and making worry look a bit like a monster is perfect. I wish I was able to read this book when I was young!

Thank you to NetGalley and the National Center for Youth Issues for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Worry Says What? Is a nice little book to encourage children to think positively. To be confident and kind to themselves. My child proudly declared that he could do anything and to “believe in yourself” after we read this together.

This is a well-written storybook that is relatable to children and adults. The illustrations are colorful and feed the imagination. I like how the size of Worry changes based on how much the main character is listening to him. I also like how the author works in growth mindset on facing things the main character doesn't know how to do... yet! This book a great resource for parents, teachers and school counselors!

Worry is an epidemic, this book is the cure. It’s a wonderful analogy that will work for both kids and adults alike.

I'm usually rather sceptical about these 'helpbooks for kids', mainly because I rarely agree yith the suggested solutions for the problems. They often suggest ways to wrap your kids in bublewrap, or suggest evasion manouvers on the real problem.

But not this one. I actually liked this one. It offers a starting point to TALK TO YOUR KIDS, let them tell you their fears and offer positive support for them overcoming their fears themselves.

Oh, and the illustrations are cute too. Two thumbs up

I received a copy through Netgalley.