The Whatifs

Emily Kilgore
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Cora is struggling with her Whatif questions ahead of a big piano recital in this picture book about overcoming anxiety.What if my dog runs away?What if I forget my homework?What if the sun stops shining?What if my crayon breaks?Cora is constantly worrying about everything. Because of this, the Whatifs love her. They sneak up to her and give her all kinds of doubts: big or small, silly or frightening, likely or impossible. As she prepares for an upcoming piano recital, the Whatifs cling on tighter and drag her down, making her anxious about messing up during the concert. Will she be able to change her worry-filled thoughts into hopeful ones?
Genres: Picture BooksChildrensMental HealthFictionEmotionFriendshipRealistic FictionFantasySchoolSelf Help
40 Pages

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