All Kinds of Fears: a Lift-the-Flap Book. Illustrated by Emma Brownjohn, $15.50

Everyone fears something at some time! This lift-the-flap book deals with all kinds of fears and shows children that it’s okay to have fears, to talk about them, and it offers helpful suggestions for confronting fears.

Anxiety Disorders. Bruce Hyman & Cherry Pedrick, $41.95 (Ages 14 and up)

Many people have some type of anxiety disorder. Some of the most common types include general anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia and specific phobias such as fear of heights or spiders, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress. Through real-life case studies and information from experts, this book provides the tools young people need to understand their anxiety and learn to manage their symptoms effectively.

The Anxiety Workbook for Girls. Erin Munroe, $17.95

Whether you use it on your own or with while working with a counselor, The Anxiety Workbook for Girls is a personal guide to going from freakin’ out to chillin’ out.

The Anxiety Workbook for Teens. Lisa Schab, $16.95

About one in four teens suffers from mild to serious problems with anxiety, and many of them get little or no help. This workbook gives teens a collection of tools to help control anxiety and develop insight into their problems as well as offering practical guidance for overcoming them.

Professional Version, $36.95 — Includes workbook and a digital copy of workbook on CD-ROM for easy printing.

Anxious Annie: the World’s Greatest Thinker. Jill Bobula & Katherine Bobula, $16.95

Annie thinks about a lot of things — maybe a little too much. But Annie learns how to keep her thoughts under control and learns that there are many benefits to being ‘the world’s greatest thinker’.

Be the Boss of Your Stress: Self-Care for Kids. Timothy Culbert & Rebecca Kajander, $9.95 (Ages 8 and up)

Kids can learn ways to recognize, manage and relieve stress using self-care skills that can be used almost anywhere, anytime.

Boom … Boom … Boom … a Story to Raise Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence. Marsha Jacobson, Illustrated by Troy Brooks, $14.99 (ages 4 to 10)

With the help of her mother, Gabi searches her house trying to discover the source of a scary noise. What she discovers is quite unexpected ….

A Boy and a Turtle: the Child's Visualization Book. Lori Lite, $14.25

Both parent and child can easily learn this simple, fun visualization to manage stress, enhance healing and relaxation and overall well being. (ages 3-10)

Also in this series:

A Boy and a Bear: the Children's Relaxation Book. $13.95 (ages 3-10) and
The Affirmation Weaver: a Believe in Yourself Adventure. $12.50 (ages 5-11)

Butterflies in My Belly. Jacqueline MacKay, $7.95

Meet Tommy. Tommy is in grade three, he loves to play soccer and he has an anxiety disorder.

CHILL: Stress-Reducing Techniques for a More Balanced, Peaceful You. Deborah Reber, $13.99

Today’s teens are part of the most overscheduled, over-programmed, and overwhelmed generation on the planet. CHILL can help you manage it all:

• explains what happens to your body and mind when you're stressed
• shows you how to de-stress through a variety of techniques including time management, visualization, exercise, and creative outlets
• offers organizational tips to make every part of your life run more smoothly
• helps you deal with some of the side effects of stress
• … and much more.

You can do it all. It's just a matter of having the right frame of mind. So relax, take a deep breath...and chill.

COURAGE. Bernard Waber, $15.99

There are many kinds of courage. Awesome kinds and everyday kinds. Courage is …

Exam Stress? No Worries! Su Dorland, $23.95 (Includes audio CD)

Psychologist Su Dorland gives frazzled high school and college/university students insights into  the causes of exam anxiety, why some people get anxious about exams and why others  don’t, steps for coping with the two Ps (perfectionism and procrastination) and ways to finally free oneself from exam stress.

• Includes a free CD with centering exercises, visualization techniques, and relaxation tracks
•  Offers advice for students mixing work or other commitments with study, as well as off-campus students, mature students, international students, or students from migrant worker families

An important guide not simply for test-takers but anyone facing a stressful situation such as a job interview, a driving test, or a public speaking engagement.

Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress Management for Teens, 3rd Edition. Earl Hipp, $16.50

Proven, practical advice covers everything you need to know about stress management and life management, from coping with stress to being assertive, building supportive relationships, taking risks, making decisions, staying healthy, dealing with fears and misconceptions, recognizing perfectionism, using positive self-talk-even growing a funny bone.

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Worry Less: the Anxiety Management Book. Jerry Wilde & Jack Wilde, $11.50 (ages 9-14)

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Worry Less is a practical, activity-based guide to help children and young adolescents who struggle with anxiety.

The Huge Bag of Worries. Virginia Ironside, illustrated by Frank Rodgers, $11.50

Wherever Jenny goes, her worries seem to follow her. No matter what she does, a huge bag of worries is always with her — until she gets some help from someone who knows how to unpack those worries and sort them out.

I Can Relax! A Relaxation CD for Children. Donna Pincus, $16.95 (ages 4-12)

Almost any child can benefit from having the skill of relaxation. Now your child can experience a guided relaxation training session, and will learn specific relaxation skills that he or she can use anywhere. Written by Dr. Donna Pincus, creator of The Child Anxiety Network, the "I Can Relax!" CD focuses on teaching children relaxation skills while also promoting positive self-image.

Indigo Ocean Dreams CD. Lori Lite, $17.95 (ages 6-12)

Indigo Ocean Dreams is a 60 minute CD/audio book designed to entertain your child in an ocean setting while introducing them to four relaxation and stress-management techniques. Children follow their sea friends along as they learn to release and manage anger with Angry Octopus, build self-esteem with Affirmation Weaver, implement breathing with Sea Otter Cove and visualize with Bubble Riding.

The narration is accompanied by calming sounds of dolphins, sea otters and gentle waves. An additional music sound track is included to further enhance your child's relaxation experience. These proven techniques encourage wellness and provide tools for children who suffer from anxiety, stress, trauma, hyperactivity, anger, sleep issues and lack of confidence.

The four stories featured on Lori Lite’s Indigo Ocean Dreams CD are now available separately in these delightfully illustrated books:

Affirmation Weaver: a Believe in Yourself Story. Lori Lite, $18.50
Sea Otter Cove: a Relaxation Story. Lori Lite, $16.95
Bubble Riding: a Relaxation Story. Lori Lite, $17.50
Angry Octopus: a Relaxation Story. Lori Lite, $17.95

Is a Worry Worrying You? Ferida Wolff & Harriet May Savitz, illustrated by Marie Le Tourneau, $8.75

“Suppose, just suppose, one hundred elephants come to tea and you discover you don't have any tea bags. Uh, oh. What will you do with a herd of thirsty elephants? Now that's a worry! But you can get rid of that worry by offering the elephants lemonade instead…”

Adults think of childhood as a carefree time, but the truth is that children worry, and some children worry a lot. This book addresses children's worries with humor and imagination, and teaches kids the use of perspective and the art of creative problem-solving.

Just Like You. Darlene Wierski-Devoe, illustrated by Sharon Pickering, $16.99

Just Like You Toolbox Journal. Darlene Wierski-Devoe, illustrated by Sharon Pickering, $9.99

Brooke is a little girl who likes to paint and play and laugh with her friends just like you, but sometimes for her life can be a bit scary. Things that she does every day can make her feel sad, lonely and afraid when she should be happy. JUST LIKE YOU is the story of a young girl with an anxiety “monster” that helps anxious kids, their classmates, and siblings better understand what living with an anxiety disorder is like.

The JUST LIKE YOU TOOLBOX JOURNAL is a helpful guide for young children in learning everyday skills for managing their anxiety “monster”.

Martha the (confident) Mouse. Written & illustrated by Karen Lang, $11.95

Martha, a shy and timid mouse, lives alone in a tree fort, high above a cottage. She dreams about the mice that live in the cottage, and the friendships she might enjoy… if only she could figure out a way to manage her worries … and feel confident about making new friends.

This charming story tackles shyness, teaching children concrete strategies to manage it. Martha’s simple idea is a straightforward and visual strategy, allowing her to manage her feelings of shyness and worry with confidence. It is also about having the courage to take a chance in a situation that may seem completely overwhelming, and the belief that one can find ways to manage and conquer one’s fears and trepidations.

Martha the (imaginative) Mouse. Written & illustrated by Karen Lang, $11.95

Martha, the sometimes shy and timid mouse, is back! This time she learns how to use her imagination and role play to develop a more confident and comfortable sense of self.

Max Archer, Kid Detective: the Case of the Recurring Stomachaches. Howard Bennett & Spike Gerrell, $10.95 (ages 6-10)

Max Archer, Kid Detective, helps kids solve problems. Max’s friend Emily has stomachaches — a lot of them! So Max and Emily investigate and discover the stress is the culprit. Using kid-friendly stress-busting strategies, Emily learns how to get back on track and feel better.

Mind Over Basketball: Coach Yourself to Handle Stress. Jane Weierbach & Elizabeth Phillips-Hershey, $9.95 (ages 8-12)

With coaching guides, skill exercises and self-quizzes, this interactive book helps kids learn to coach themselves to handle stress and to be their most calm and confident selves.

Miranda Peabody and the Stress-Free Birthday Party. Susan DeBell, $18.95 (grades K-4)

A story of how to deal with worry and stress.

My Anxious Mind: a Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic. Michael Tomkins & Katherine Martinez, $16.50 (ages 12 – 18)

My Anxious Mind outlines a simple and proven plan to help you understand and deal with your anxiety and panic. It is chock full of simple-to-use tools and strategies that easily fit into any teen’s busy routine.

The Panicosaurus: Managing Anxiety in Children Including Those with Asperger Syndrome. K.I. Al-Ghani, Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani, $22.95

Sometimes the Panicosaurus tricks Mabel's brain into panicking about certain challenges, such as walking past a big dog on the street or when her favourite teacher is not at school. With the help of Smartosaurus, who lets her know there is really nothing to be afraid of, Mabel discovers different ways to manage Panicosaurus, and defeat the challenges he creates for her.

This fun, easy-to-read and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encourage them to banish their own Panicosauruses with help from Mabel's strategies. Parents and carers will like the helpful introduction, explaining anxiety in children, and the list of techniques for lessening anxiety at the end of the book.

Past Tense: Healthy Ways to Manage Stress. $9.95 (ages 9-12)

Learn about stress and what causes it — and how to keep it under control!

Please Explain "Anxiety" to Me! Laurie Zelinger & Jordan Zelinger, $24.95 (ages 5 and up)

Using simple explanations of the biology of anxiety and practical solutions, this charming story will help children and their parents understand how to manage anxiety responses.

Scaredy Squirrel. Mélanie Watt, $8.95

Everyone is nuts about Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy Squirrel would rather stay in his safe and familiar tree, following his carefully planned routine, than risk venturing out into the unknown. Until one day, something happened that is NOT part of his plan …

Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach. Mélanie Watt, $8.95

Caution! This story is not suitable for pirates!!

Scaredy Squirrel at Night. Mélanie Watt, $16.95

Here’s the story in a nutshell … Scaredy Squirrel is afraid to go to sleep!

Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party. Mélanie Watt, $8.95

Scaredy Squirrel feels better about scary things when he can plan EVERY, LAST, TINY detail. Organizing a birthday party requires lots of attention to these kinds of details. But when it’s party time — SURPRISE — Scaredy Squirrel has to learn to relax and go with the flow.

Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping. Mélanie Watt, $16.95 

Will Scaredy Squirrel ever learn to be a happy camper?

Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend. Mélanie Watt, $16.95

In his latest adventure, Scaredy Squirrel sets out to make The Perfect Friend. And once he’s spotted a perfectly safe candidate (with no teeth), Scaredy’s ready. Armed with a name tag, mittens, a mirror and a lemon, he’s prepared to make The Perfect First Impression. But just when every detail is under control, Scaredy’s Action Plan takes a surprising — and “toothy” — turn. Will he survive this ordeal? Will he find his kindred spirit? Will he discover the true meaning of friendship?

Self-Calming Cards. Elizabeth Crary & Mits Katayama, $13.95

Use these engaging cards to make learning self-calming strategies fun.

The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence. Jennifer Shannon & Doug Shannon, $19.95

If you struggle with shyness, you're all too familiar with the feeling of not knowing what to do or say, and you'll do anything to avoid feeling that way. But, most likely, you also know that you're missing out on a lot—friendships, potential relationships, and fun. You've chosen this book because you're ready to stop hiding behind your shyness and start enjoying everything life has to offer.

The worksheets and exercises in THE SHYNESS AND SOCIAL ANXIETY WORKBOOK FOR TEENS will help you learn to handle awkward social situations with grace and confidence, so you can make real connections with people you want to get to know. The skills you learn will also help you speak up for yourself when you need to and stop dreading class projects that put you on the spot. Actually, there's no aspect of your life that this workbook won't help. So why let shyness rule your life one day longer? Let this workbook guide the way to a more confident, outgoing you.

The Shyness Workbook for Teens. Bernardo J. Carducci & Teesue H. Fields, $19.50

Adolescence is a crucial time for learning to deal with shyness and overcoming the pain and difficulty it can cause. This hands-on workbook is a valuable resource for counselors who work with shy teens in schools and other settings. The authors help teens understand the nature and dynamics of shyness, and explain how teens can achieve happiness by learning to be ‘successfully shy.’ Through a series of 30 user-friendly lessons, teens will discover ways to control their shyness instead of letting it control them. The lessons will help them in establishing friendships and intimate relationships, pursuing educational and career opportunities, and fostering personal and family relationships over a lifetime.

Sometimes I Don’t Like to Talk (But Sometimes I Can’t Keep Quiet). Jessica Lamb-Shapiro, $19.95

Early intervention for extreme shyness is the key to helping children reach the social and emotional milestones that shape their sense of self-worth.  Sometimes I Don’t Like to Talk tells the story of Emmy and her how she learns to face her fears, one step at a time.

Sometimes I’m Scared. Jane Annunziata & Marc Nemiroff, illustrated by Bryan Langdo, $9.95 (ages 4-8)

Easy steps kids can use to help them overcome their everyday fears.

Sophie and the Sea Monster. Don Gillmor, illustrated by Michael Martchenko, $6.99

Sophie is a worrier. She worries about snapping dogs and thunderstorms and losing her homework. And now there is a sea monster under Sophie’s bed! She’s afraid to look at him — but the sea monster is even more afraid to come out! It turns out that friendship is stronger than fear and soon Sophie and the sea monster are having adventures and together they learn not to be so worried about everything.

Starving the Stress Gremlin: a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Stress Management for Young People. Kate Collins-Donnelly, $22.95

STARVING THE STRESS GREMLIN shows young people how they can manage their stress levels through a range of effective techniques based on cognitive behavioural principles. Engaging and fun activities as well as real life stories from other young people show how our thoughts are related to our behaviour and emotions, allowing young people to understand why they get stressed, the effects of stress and how to 'starve' their Stress Gremlin.

This informative workbook is easy to read and fun for a young person aged 10+ to complete either on their own or with the help of a parent or practitioner. It is also a valuable stress management resource for those working with young people, including mental health practitioners, youth workers, social workers and educators.

Stress Relief: Ultimate Teen Guide. Mark Powell, $19.75

Stress Relief is not about managing stress, but rather about preventing and avoiding it and eliminating the feelings it causes. This is a clear and practical guide that is also challenging and inspiring. Packed with insightful thoughts, ideas, and techniques like breathing exercises, meditation, affirmation and creative visualization, Stress Relief empowers teens by giving them control over their lives.

Take the Time: Mindfulness for Kids. Maud Roegiers, $10.95 (ages 4-8)

With gentle rhythms and soothing imagery, Take the Time guides kids toward self-awareness and mindfulness.

Tell Me! Leanne Matlow, illustrated by Tamar Tal-El, $13.95

When a young girl’s sister develops an anxiety disorder, it’s hard on everyone in the family. This thoughtful picture book helps explain anxiety to young children, and the ways you can learn to manage it, through the eyes of a concerned and caring sibling.

Thinking about Thoughts. Leanne Matlow, illustrated by Kyra Kendall, $12.95

What do your thoughts have to do with the way you feel? A lot!!

Too Stressed to Think? A Teen Guide to Staying Sane When Life Makes You Crazy. Annie Fox & Ruth Kirschner, $16.95

When stress has the 'survival brain' on overdrive, what happens to the 'thinking brain'? How can teens learn to use the mind-body connection to stay cool and make smart choices when the pressure's on? This book is packed with practical information and stress-lessening tools teens can use every day. Dozens of realistic scenarios describe stressful situations teen readers can relate to. Each scenario is followed by a clear, understandable process for reducing or stopping the stress and making decisions … Throughout, quotes from real teens remind readers that they're not alone, that stress affects everyone, but it doesn't have to ruin your life.

What to Do When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough: the Real Deal on Perfectionism. Thomas Greenspon, $10.99 (ages 9 – 13)

Most children don’t know what perfectionism is, yet many suffer from it. Nothing they do is ever good enough. School assignments are hard to start or hand in. Relationships are challenging, and self-esteem is low. Written for kids ages 9–13, this book helps them understand how perfectionism hurts them and how to free themselves. Includes true-to-life vignettes, exercises, and a note to grown-ups.

What to Do When You Worry Too Much: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety. Dawn Huebner. $17.50 (ages 6-12)

What to Do When You Worry Too Much guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Lively metaphors and illustrations make the concepts and strategies easy to understand while clear how-to steps and prompts to draw and write help children master new skills related to reducing anxiety.

The complete list of books in this series by psychologist Dawn Huebner:

What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems with Sleep

What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity

What to Do When You Worry Too Much: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD

What to Do When Your Temper Flares: a Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger

What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: a Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More

What You Must Think of Me: a Firsthand Account of One Teenager’s Experience with Social Anxiety Disorder. Emily Ford, with M. Liebowitz & L. Wasmer Andrews, $10.95

What You Must Think of Me is an absorbing story and a useful guide, encouraging young people to believe that, with commitment and hard work, they can overcome Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Written specifically for teens and young adults, What You Must Think of Me will also be a valuable resource for friends and family of those with SAD. It offers much-needed hope to young people, helping them to lead healthy, productive lives.

When Fuzzy was Afraid of Losing His Mother. Inger Maier & Jennifer Candon, $10.95

A gently empowering book for children ages 3 to 7 about separation anxiety and coping with fear.

When My Worries Get Too Big: a Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety. Kari Dunn Buron, foreword by Brenda Smith Myles, $17.95

"Losing control” can cause major problems for children. Through the irresistible character of Nicholas, this book gives young children an opportunity to explore with parents or teachers their own feelings as they react to events in their daily lives while learning some useful relaxation techniques. Children who use the simple strategies presented in this charming book, illustrated by the author, will find they can relax and be ready to work or play. Can be used in conjunction with The Incredible 5-Point Scale, by Kari Dunn Buron & Mitzi Curtis.

Willow’s Whispers. Lana Button, illustrated by Tania Howells, $18.95

When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. But Willow’s clever invention is only a temporary solution. How will this quiet little girl make herself heard?

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine. Julia Cook, Illustrated by Anita Dufalla, $18.95

This fun story offers children creative strategies for controlling their anxiety.

The Worry Tree. Marianne Musgrove, $17.95 (novel, ages 9-12)

Juliet is a worrywart, and there is a lot going on in her life to keep her busy with worrying. One day she makes a remarkable discovery — an old painting of a special tree, the Worry Tree — that helps her solve some of her problems and learn how to put her worries to rest.