Description
Get ready to slay your dragons! Kathryn Cave’s classic yet timely picture book is empowering relief for young ones struggling with worry, fears, and anxiety.
“A great choice for the walking worried.” ―Booklist
“A wonderfully written story of empowerment to share with any child whether they have experienced loss, trauma or are just struggling with fears or worries of any kind.” ―Nicole Wilbur, MSW, LMSW, Co-Owner of the Self Esteem Shop, Medical and School Social Worker
Worries, fears, and anxieties are all dragons that sneak up on most of us at one time or another. Lots of people get dragons. And sometimes they’re hard to get rid of. So what can a young boy with a bad case of the dragons do?
He can pretend they are not there, or that they are really quite harmless. Hugs from his mom help. Looking his dragon straight in the eye at least once every day helps even more. But most reassuring of all is the reminder that dragons don’t stay forever.
You’ve Got Dragons provides real, actionable, kid-friendly advice on handling stress and is ideal for students exploring SEL themes. Get ready to tear down barriers to conversation and inspire creative coping.
Reviews
“This excellent metaphor for the fears and worries of every child (and adult) is accompanied by relentlessly cheerful illustrations in fine line and rosy washes of color. Even the dragons themselves, though fearsome, are kind of pastel. A great choice for the walking worried.” ―Booklist
“Toothy but disarmingly tubby dragons stand in for childhood worries in this light-toned bit of therapy.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“A wonderfully written story of empowerment to share with any child whether they have experienced loss, trauma or are just struggling with fears or worries of any kind. You’ve Got Dragons encourages the reader to acknowledge their feelings and offers validation―something that is so important for us all but can easily be overlooked. This book is truly a staple for any personal or professional library.” ―Nicole Wilbur, MSW, LMSW, Co-Owner of the Self Esteem Shop, Medical and School Social Worker
“Full of acknowledgement, simple and effective advice, and peppered with humor, this outstanding book addresses how our fears and worries can sometimes overwhelm and consume us while providing assurance that someday those dragons will go away.” ―”Books to Borrow, Books to Buy”
More Details
AR Level: 2.9
F&P: L, Gr 2, Genre F
Lexile: 520L
Themes: Anxiety, Fear, Metaphor, Worry
BISAC 1: JNF053050 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emotions & Feelings
BISAC 2: JNF044000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Psychology
BISAC 3: JNF053230 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Depression & Mental Illness
