Micah and the Worry Stone - by Julie Campilio & Emily Wittenhagen (Hardcover)

About the Book

Micah and the Worry Stone is a tale of courage written for children and adults.

Book Synopsis

A brave young snow leopard goes on a quest for a magical potion, but is met with anxiety, self-doubt, and various obstacles along the way...

Micah and the Worry Stone was written as a tale of courage, and it was also written to teach healthy coping skills, both for children and the adults who care for them.

Micah learns how to manage her anxiety and self-doubt on her journey, so children can learn alongside her and apply those lessons to their own lives. By offering specific tools to help children become more resilient in the face of anxiety and worry, Micah's story speaks directly to children who are experiencing those same challenges.

Micah's story teaches coping skills like self-awareness, deep breathing, and asking for help, and reminds us that the power to ease our worries is already inside us.

Review Quotes

"I like this book because it teaches you a big lesson about believing in yourself. And if you're worried, you can always take deep breaths."

- Anna, 5th grader

"I learned from this book that when you get stressed, it's really good to take some time to yourself, and take some deep breaths in, and just relax yourself. I feel like Micah learned that in the book. The stone didn't have a special power, it was to remind her."

- Max, 5th grader

"I would read this book to my younger brother, because he gets nervous really easily."

- Bella, 5th grader

"I learned that we all have power inside, and sometimes we just need to express it, and that power comes in many different sizes."

- Graciela, 5th grader