William, The What-If Wonder: On His First Day of School - Carol Wulff

Brimming with colorful illustrations and rhyming text, this is a story of a young boy struggling to conquer his fear and anxiety about the first day of school. The story introduces the use of cognitive reframing, or seeing the same situation in a new view, to help children recognize worry versus reality. \n \nIt's the first day of school and William is sure it will be a disaster. What if the bus passes by his street? What if he can't find his desk? What if he gets lost? These pestering what-if thoughts make him feel nervous and scared. But, wait What if the day turns out to be amazing? Discover what William learns that turns his day around \n \nA touching story with charming illustrations that will help children recognize the difference between worry and reality through the introduction of cognitive reframing, or seeing the same situation in a new view. A Note to Parents and Caregivers, written by board certified child psychologist Margaret R. Mauze, PhD, ABPP, gives more information on child-friendly ways to manage anxiety.\n \n \n