About This Book
Donut Worry introduces young readers to Donut, a lovable character grappling with significant anxiety as the new school year approaches. The book sensitively portrays her internal struggle, highlighting how unhelpful it can be when adults simply dismiss worries with "Don't worry!" Through her friendship with Cookie, Donut learns actionable strategies and coping mechanisms to manage her anxious feelings. This early chapter book is ideal for children aged 4-8 who are experiencing similar anxieties about school, new situations, or big feelings, offering a gentle narrative that normalizes these emotions and provides practical tools.
Poor Donut is feeling anxious. School is about to start again, and Donut can't stop all sorts of worries from filling her round donut head. She's tired of her friends and family saying, "Don't worry!" As if it's that easy! Can her new friend, Cookie, help her find ways to manage her anxiety?
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Discussion Prompts
1
What kinds of worries does Donut have about school? Have you ever felt worried about something new?
2
Why do you think it's hard for Donut when her friends and family say, "Don't worry!"?
3
What are some of the ways Cookie helps Donut with her worries? Can you think of other ways to feel better when you're worried?
4
How does Donut feel at the beginning of the story compared to the end? What changed?
5
What does this story teach us about being a good friend when someone is feeling anxious?
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