Review: Anxious

“Anxious” is a brief exploration into what it feels like to be anxious. A little girl describes her feelings and how she learns strategies to help her cope with her anxiety. The illustrations evoke the topsy-turvy world of an anxious child using a neutral palette. An afterword for adult caregivers provides additional information for helping a young child learn to deal with feelings of anxiousness.

Author Luciana DeLuca does a fantastic job putting to words the feelings of a young child. “Anxious” is a welcome entry into the growing selection of books on the subject of children’s mental health. 

This book is great for young children and adults to start that conversation about what anxiety feels like. Simple strategies such as taking a deep breath can help right away.

I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley and Annick Press, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.