What to Do When Fear Interferes: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Phobias

by Claire A. B. Freeland, Jacqueline B. Toner, Janet McDonnell (Illustrator)

Overview

This book is about dealing with persistent and interfering fears (phobias) and coaches kids to deal with a phobia, gradually building confidence to face their fear and more and more challenging situations.

Lots of kids are a little afraid of some things, like heights or spiders. But some kids are so afraid that it stops them from having fun. Does this sound like you? If your fear is getting in the way of everyday activities, this book is for you!

What to Do When Fear Interferes guides children and their parents through overcoming phobias using strategies and techniques based on cognitive-behavioral principles. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to overcome their fears—so they can blast off to new adventures!
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433829741
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	08/06/2019
Series:	What to Do Guides for Kids Series
Pages:	88
Sales rank:	1,059,919
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD, and Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, are clinical psychologists in Baltimore, Maryland with over thirty years each in private practice working with children and parents. They are the authors of several self-help books for young people.

Janet McDonnell is a writer and illustrator living outside of Chicago, Illinois. Her characters populate many books and magazines for  children.

Editorial Reviews

Recommended for libraries that carry other books in the series and those looking to add to their parent-teacher or tough topics sections.” —School Library Journal

“The straight forward approach in this book helps children identify their triggers, false beliefs and how to face the fear those beliefs cause.” —Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center

“This is a thorough guide for young readers to take them through tackling their fears. The book is very action oriented with instructions, examples, and then space for the kids to fill out their own thoughts.” —Kiss the Book Jr.

From the Publisher

07/01/2019

Gr 2–6—In the latest installment of the series, the authors coach kids on how to deal with their fears. This book has an astronaut theme to help young minds realize that adults are also exposed to situations that might be scary but are ultimately rewarding if they can overcome their fears. Each chapter uses an event that an astronaut might find intimidating, like an alarm or a difficult task. The authors use a parallel situation that a child may find distressing and give steps on coming to terms with the situation. The authors effectively explain situations to kids and empathize with them. There is a certificate of completion as back matter, and several workbook-type activities are included in each chapter. This may be of concern to libraries as patrons may be tempted to write in the book. Readers will also find fun illustrations of children doing challenging activities interspersed with sketches of astronauts performing job-related duties. The text is large and easy to read for children, with words of importance or encouragement in different fonts and bolded for emphasis. VERDICT Recommended for libraries that carry other books in the series and those looking to add to their parent-teacher or tough topics sections.—Kristin Joy Anderson, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

School Library Journal