Mittens and the Wobbly Worry

Reach for this book when your child is facing a major transition, such as the first day of school, and is struggling to articulate the physical sensation of anxiety. It provides a gentle vocabulary for those butterflies in the tummy, framing them as the wobbles that can be managed with the right tools. The story follows Mittens the cat as he navigates the nervous anticipation of school life, learning that bravery is not the absence of fear but the ability to move forward despite it. It is perfectly suited for children ages 3 to 7 who are prone to overthinking or physical manifestations of worry. Parents will appreciate how the book normalizes these big feelings while offering concrete, actionable strategies that can be practiced at home or in the classroom, making the daunting prospect of school feel much more manageable.