by Kayla McManama (Author), Milan Samadder (Illustrator)
Callie is so nervous for her first day of school. Can a calming mantra from her family and friends help her keep from worrying so she can enjoy her day?
It's a bright, brand-new day but Callie is nervous and worried from the moment that she wakes up. Today is her first day of school and so many scary questions and thoughts are running through her head. What if the other kids don't like Callie? What if Callie can't make any friends?
Her Mom gives her a special mantra to repeat: Just Breathe!
Just Breathe follows Callie as she navigates her first day of school and learns how to manage her anxiety at the same time.
In this special book for children aged 5 to 8, kids can learn how to start managing their own anxiety and calming their worries. Parents and caregivers can use the book to start important conversations about how sometimes the things that seem really scary can turn out to be all right in the end. Children who experience worry and anxiety can root for Callie as she practices the special tools and tricks that will help them manage their own fears.