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UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY WITH WILHELMINA THE GLOW-WORM
Captivating New Children’s Book Helps Foster Emotional Intelligence By Encouraging Compassionate Conversations.
A t a time when children are navigating growing pressures and emotional challenges, Understanding Anxiety with Wilhelmina the Glow-worm offers a gentle, illuminating path forward. Written by Willow Foster-Thorpe, this beautifully illustrated story introduces young readers to Wilhelmina — or "Mina" — a wise 93-year-old glow-worm who lives at Creatures Cottage, a care home for animals needing extra support. Through Mina’s journey, children explore the reality of anxiety: what it feels like, why it happens, and how it can be managed with care and compassion. More than just a story, this book acts as an emotional guide — helping children name and understand their feelings while offering comforting coping techniques. And unlike traditional self-help guides, this book blends storytelling with psychological insight, making it both engaging and educational. The book is part of a series called ‘Unique Creatures’. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Willow Foster-Thorpe Is a children's author from Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire. She says: “I write books about animals with different disabilities. I would like to spread awareness about disabilities through my books, as I know what it feels like to struggle with being different. I have lots of friends with different abilities and health problems and wanted to bring some of the issues they face into my work."
"A gentle and insightful journey into understanding anxiety for children." "A unique and engaging tale that makes mental health accessible for younger readers."
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