{"product_id":"sam-feels-worried-c-l-shaw-9781919532820","title":"Sam Feels Worried: A Children's Book About Anxiety, Big Feelings, and Emotional Skills (Social Emotional Learning for Kids) (The Shape Squad Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if worry isn't something to push away... but something we can gently untangle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Sam, a happy purple wave who loves to wiggle, wobble, and flow. But when the Shape Squad visit the playground, the Big Slide looks too tall, too fast, and too scary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flutter starts in Sam's tummy.\u003cbr\u003eThe \"What-Ifs\" begin to buzz.\u003cbr\u003eHis body twists into a tight, prickly tangle - and he feels stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith calm support from his friends, Sam learns a simple body-based strategy to squeeze, hold, and let go. As his muscles soften, his wave returns. And when the worries start to buzz again, Pop shows him how to imagine them floating away like clouds in the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSam Feels Worried\u003c\/b\u003e is a gentle Social Emotional Learning story that helps children understand anxiety and learn safe, repeatable ways to feel calm and in control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs children follow Sam's journey, they also naturally absorb early learning concepts including shapes, colours, movement, and counting - woven into the story so development happens without pressure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for children who: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- struggle with worry or overthinking\u003cbr\u003e- feel anxious in new situations\u003cbr\u003e- experience physical tension or \"butterflies\"\u003cbr\u003e- find it hard to relax their body\u003cbr\u003e- need simple, calming strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis supportive story helps children: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- recognise what worry feels like in their body\u003cbr\u003e- learn a gentle muscle-relaxation technique\u003cbr\u003e- understand that thoughts come and go\u003cbr\u003e- build confidence when facing fears\u003cbr\u003e- develop emotional resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the book and via QR code you'll find grounding games, breathing activities, printable resources, and a helpful parent \u0026amp; teacher guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for home, preschool, classroom, and SEN environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of The Shape Squad Series - stories created to build emotional skills for life while gently supporting early childhood development.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. L. Shaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 191953282X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919532820\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Annesleys Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d","brand":"C. L. Shaw","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172179976447,"sku":"9781919532820","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sam-feels-worried-c-l-shaw-9781919532820","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}