When Ajay’s mom leaves for a business trip, he recognizes the telltale signs of anxiety, like feeling his heart beat and an upset stomach. Young readers discover in this sweet story that they are more than capable of handling a wave of anxiety. This take on the familiar feeling uses approachable text and charming illustrations to give readers the tools they need to handle the sudden storm of anxiety.
Ajay’s Anxious Day was created in collaboration with Emily Mc Tate, Ph.D., L.P., Pediatric Psychologist at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center.
Aligns to core CASEL Competencies of self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
About the author
Megan Borgert-Spaniol is a writer and editor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She likes to write about food, animals, and human nature. She also loves dreaming up fun characters and telling their stories.
Laura Deo is an illustrator from Salerno, Italy. She grew up surrounded by books, paintings, and music. As a child she spent every waking moment reading stories and drawing funny characters. She has illustrated dozens of stories for children’s books and magazines.
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