Bodhi and His Anxiety

About the book

Big Feelings on Big Days—A Gentle Guide for First-Day Jitters

The first day of school is full of new beginnings, but for Bodhi, it mostly feels full of big "what-ifs."

What if his teacher is scary? What if he can’t find a seat at lunch? What if he doesn't make any friends at all? As the classroom door comes into view, Bodhi feels a familiar, heavy flutter in his stomach—his anxiety has arrived, and it feels way too big to handle alone.

Bodhi and His Anxiety is a warm, empathetic picture book designed to help young children navigate the overwhelming feelings that come with big transitions. Through relatable moments and soft, comforting storytelling, children watch Bodhi learn that having anxiety doesn't mean you aren't brave—and that scary new experiences can lead to wonderful new places.

Why Parents & Educators Love This Book:

• Validates Childhood Anxiety: Rather than telling kids "there's nothing to worry about," it gives children a safe space to recognize and name their nervous feelings.

• A Comforting First-Day Tool: Perfect for reading the night before preschool, kindergarten, or first grade to ease first-day-of-school jitters.

• Opens the Door for Conversation: Helps parents and teachers start gentle, open chats about fears, worries, and making new friends.

• Encourages Gentle Bravery: Shows kids that bravery isn't about not feeling scared—it's about taking that first step even when your butterflies are fluttering.

Product Details:

• Ideal Age Range: 4–9 years old

• Themes: First Day of School, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Coping Strategies, Managing Anxiety, Making Friends

Give your little one the gift of confidence before the first bell rings.

Add Bodhi and His Anxiety to your family's bookshelf today and turn those first-day worries into brave new steps!

Choose E-book, Paperback or Hardcover 

E-book:

E-book purchases are an exclusively digital product, and will be available for instant download after purchasing. 
Your e-book will be a pdf file perfect for reading on a tablet or computer!

Paperback

Paperback books are a lightweight and flexible format that’s perfect for everyday reading and sharing! Enjoy the same delightful story and beautiful illustrations in a portable edition that’s easy for kids to hold and take anywhere.

Hardcover:

Premium quality hardcover is the optimal format to enjoy the stunning illustrations. 

Item Specifications:

Dimensions : 8 x 0.08 x 10 inches
Page count : 40 pages
Reading age : 4-9 years old