Hilarious, heartwarming, and secretly packed with tips from a clinical psychologist, Nelly in Knots is the perfect read for anxious kids.
"Readers will cheer for Nellie as she faces her worries head-on, while they learn some great skills for managing anxiety in the process."--Dr. Torrey A. Creed, PhD; Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania; Founder, Penn Collaborative for CBT and Implementation Science
"Nellie in Knots is candid, witty, and relatable, with a nod to evidence based cognitive behavioral strategies to manage anxiety. A great read for all kids!"--Dr. Andrea Mazza, clinical psychologist, and Founder and Co-Director of The Center for Anxiety and OCD in Chicago, Illinois
Nellie has worry thoughts--lots of them. Math class. Parties. Lightning. Catastrophes in the making! But when Ms. Rubinflaker announces a class talent show, it's officially too much. Can Nelly conquer her anxiety, or will it be the biggest disaster of the year?
Anxious kiddos will instantly find a friend in Nellie in Knots, the funny, heartwarming story of Nellie, her talking bird Larry, and her journey to navigate one of today's most common childhood challenges: anxiety.
Told in humorous, first-person narrative and filled with funny doodles and illustrations, the book is both earnest and humorous--a perfect balance to help anxious kids find validation and guidance through their own nervous struggles.
Best of all, author-psychologist Amy Neeren, PhD, weaves in practical tips and practices to help kids take control of worry thoughts of their own.
