Avocado Feels a Pit Worried is a book aimed at helping kids overcome their anxiety. It has cute illustrations that go with the story. I’d recommend this for younger kids.

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.

This book has illustrations for the different worries kids feel. We loved following the main character and think the way he changed was realistic.

This is a Children's Book I read to my twin boys. I loved the title and cover of this book, and I found the puns to be so cute. My boys really enjoyed this book. I loved seeing Avi the Avocado open up, and he has become one of my favorite characters from children's books. I will have to buy this book when it comes out to give to my kids teachers because I think it will be great for teachers and classrooms. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Magination Press) or author (Brenda Miles) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

I received an arc of this title for an honest review. Avi is a very anxious little guy with lots of worries, and he's missing out on lots of fun things. With the help of his new friend, maybe Avi can be brave and have fun too.

I’m so glad to be a parent in a time where books like this is becoming the norm. As someone who had parents with mental health issues, a person myself who struggles, and a partner who struggles- these books are so incredibly helpful for not only children of adults with anxiety but everyone. Anxiety and worries is something everyone will face at some point in their lives and by introducing and putting it into a fun story for the younger ages to expose and educate is when we’ll see a difference in how personal opinions and feelings change but how society will change in terms of understanding and stigmas and hopefully on a scale of mental health services being available to all.

The pictures are fun and quirky, the story silly but relatable, and the blurbs at the end for educational purposes is so needed.

I read this picture book with my daughter. Avocado Feels a Pit Worried opens the door for parents to speak with their child about anxiety. We both loved the colorful cast of avo-characters.
In the book, ever anxious Avi and his avo-friends encounter anxiety and through their interactions Avi learns to face his own fears.
The last few pages of the books offers parents tips on addressing anxiety with their children. This is a great resource for parents/caregivers/teachers/therapists and anyone working with children.

Thank you to the American Psychological Association for my egalley!

This was an excellent story on the what if’s and how they impact behavior. In my practice as a school social worker, I can visualize how children can make connections to how Avi thinks, feels, and acts due to his worry. Additionally, the book discusses the physical sensations that accompany anxiety. I will definitely be using this book in my practice!

Oh boy, where was this book when I was a child? Younger Claire would’ve had this book in her hands everyday. I’m so happy that books like this exist for worrying little minds. It’s a great reminder for kids (and adults too!) to slow down and look at the “what-ifs” from a different perspective. It also reminds us of what good things can happen when we fight our fears and do scary things anyway. Present day Claire is very glad this book exists as a reminder to flip the switch on our fear and look at the “what-ifs” in a positive light.

Synopsis:
Avi is an anxious avocado. He worries about everything and is always wondering what-if? Avi ends up avoiding everything that frightens him. Until one day when he hears an unusual sound outside his kitchen window. Fear begins to swell in the pit of his stomach, but it occurs him with the help of some friends…What is the worst thing that could happen if he just dares himself to face his fears?

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This is an empowering story for young readers that shares what it’s like to have a worry and how to overcome your fears. This book offers relatable content to help identify what a worry is and how to work through overcoming anxiety using a variety of strategies. No one wants to miss out on the fun because of a “what-if”! Another great thing the book focuses on is how you can be supported by others in tackling uncomfortable obstacles.

As an elementary teacher, I would definitely recommend this book for libraries, day cares, pre-schools, and primary elementary grades. It is a great resource for counseling and social emotional learning lessons.

I would like to thank @netgalley for providing a copy of this book for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is an amazing book with the most wonderful illustrations! Even if the story was bad (which it isn't) the illustrations would save this book 100%!

Let me first say that one of my young co-reviewers is at the age where puns are in high style. When we saw the title of this book, it was with a vigorous yes and earth-moving head shake that had us reading it together. However, the story line seemed a bit far-fetched. Avi has so many fears and anxieties related to everything to the point that they don't go outside...that they go outside to bury an unknown item, which happens to be an avocado seed. The seed later grows into a tree, which then starts dropping other avocados to be Avi's friend, showing other ways to approach life. My young co-reviewer was hoping for a hilarious book and said that instead she was given a story that didn't make any sense, even for a book about a talking avocado. She felt that it wasn't a great way to address anxiety or fear. I would concur.

We live in a world of worry and we need a new perspective. A perspective from an Avocado. Your child will feel worry about many things. A funny look at "what if" and learning to enjoy the moment. We learn from Avi the Avocado how to move forward from anxious thoughts that lead to fear. By going forward, we gain confidence and courage. All virtues that are needed for a healthy emotional child.

Liked all the characters and the attitude it brings. We all need a little smile and fun these days.

A special thank you to The American Psychological Association and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

A great tool to help kids understand their feelings. What ifs can be scary and make you want to avoid reality like Avi. However they can also be exciting and lead to fun times with good friends. Anxiety is scary for a child and can me one feel alone and strange. Hopefully by having resources like this available, children can be taught coping tools at younger ages

As an illustrator I was initially drawn to the cover art, and the images inside. The page design which has a comic book panel style works well in propelling the action throughout the book. This helps to convey the inner fears of the main character in a manner that's not too scary, but we can identify with their thoughts. This book is a fun way of dealing with hesitations and fears that many children have. The colorful illustrations and typography are well designed, consistent and have an individual flair. In my opinion this is an excellent picture book that both shares a life lesson and is fun at the same time!

AVI is adorable and relatable!

A sweet, endearing and often funny story about Worry/ Fear, Courage/Bravery and Friendship/joy. This tale is chalk full of adventure and growth mindset lessons. My favorite lesson was “turning what ifs into wonderful”.

I read this with my 8 yr-old son, and he enjoyed the illustrations right from page one. He giggled throughout the story and had my questions about AVI and his friends. The lesson he said he learned: “to not be scared of things and just do it”.

Rarely do I read the Reader Notes (sorry about that) but I highly suggest NOT SKIPPING the Readers Notes in THIS book. The last section of this book includes valuable parent information on supporting your child through challenging times. The notes also explain the background of Avocado Feels a Pit Worried and help build the potential for a great dialogue between you and your child.

Another great book for home, school and child counselors!! Starting young to teach our child health ways to deal with life is even more important now that ever.

Grateful to have received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley & American Psychological Association

Poor Avi avocado is an emotional mess. He is always worrying about something. His world consists of constant "what if's"! He is so consumed with his fears that he is often paralyzed and is afraid to attempt anything that may frighten him.

One day his world changes. He hears an unfamiliar sound outside of his window. Whatever could it be? THUMP! THUD! He freezes and terror seizes the pit in his stomach. Is Avi brave enough to find the source of these loud clunks? The "what ifs" kick in and days pass by but Avi keeps thinking about the round and worrisome thing just outside his window.

FinallyAvi steels himself, fills himself with courage, and the mission to discover and solve the thudding sound puzzle begins. Will he be successful?

Luckily Avi is able to boost his self-confidence with the help of friends and he learns how to deal with his social anxiety that is consuming his life. Determined...he vows no more self-pit-y-ing... he's going to be an overcomer. Good for him!

This book when shared will spark conversations to help kids normalize and manage anxiety. It encourages kids to seek help from others around them. "Avocado Feels a Pit Worried" empowers, inspires and teaches kids how to be achievers. The story is not only engaging it is also educational. The illustrations are wonderful and I highly recommend it.

First off, love the title, puns are my favorite.

I love books that help young children deal with real world problems. Avi the Avocado is anxious about a lot of things but his new friends help him over come this anxiety. I enjoyed the reader's note, there was a lot of helpful information about anxiety and fear, their effects, and some strategies for coping.

A great resource for the home library, schools, and day homes.

This is a delightful tale about dealing with worries and fears. An empowering story for young readers, it delves into the challenges we face when we are afraid and how we can conquer them, with a little help. The book talks about what a worry is, how it feels to be worried. It gives examples of what might make someone feel worried and ways to get rid of those worries.

This tale is a treat for adults to share with children. Fears and anxieties can cause emotional distress in little minds, but learning to manage their worries can help them to feel strong and confident even in the face of something scary, like haircuts or the first day of school. Mental health is such a critical part of childhood that often gets overlooked and this is a wonderful way to help children tackle some of the things that can negatively effect their mental health. This would be an amazing addition for classroom libraries, counselling offices and more.

A validating approach to childhood anxiety, this story was both entertaining and educational, which can be a tricky balance to maintain in a children’s book, and I will be suggesting it to teachers whenever possible.

Incorporating social and emotional education into children's picture books is a tried and true way to teach an important life skill in a way that is fun. Everyone has worries, even adults. A valuable lesson for everyone to learn and remember. I absolutely recommend sharing this book with all the children in your life.

Avi the avocado worries about a lot of things. But something comes along and helps him change.
This is a great book about anxiety and worries and how to handle them.
Loved the notes in the back too.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC!

Holy guacamole! I'll be purchasing this one in hardback for my littles. I absolutely love the normalization of childhood anxiety. My kids loved the silly avocado pictures and I loved how engaged they were when reading, encouraging Avi along the way. We were also able to take Avi as an example and make connections to feelings they have had recently over some things they have been feeling anxious about recently.