Whereas I probably would have rated this only a 3 had I read the book myself, it was so much better read aloud by the author on storyline. ( )

Whereas I probably would have rated this only a 3 had I read the book myself, it was so much better read aloud by the author on storyline. ( )

Awww, this one left me smiling: message and illustrations are endearing.

It's about a bear-rabbit friends pair, where the bear lives with anxiety. A day of adventure suggested by the rabbit leads to situations in with which bear is just not comfortable. How their day progresses and how bear works with his anxiety is the main focus of the story.
Lots of repetition "I'm not scared, you're scared" and back and forth between the bear and rabbit could make this a fun read-aloud book. The print is a bit small for a storytime read, but the message is powerful.

P.S. Is that Seth's cute Italian Greyhound, Frisbee, driving the bus in one of the illustrations? ( )

When Grandma sent this book, I initially rolled my eyes (she LOVES the author for his political satire).

It's actually a really good kids book. Hits close to home for me as I struggle with anxiety but it was a great way for me to bring up the topic with my kids. ( )