{"product_id":"wilma-jean-the-worry-machine-paperback","title":"Wilma Jean the Worry Machine - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulia Cook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnita Dufalla\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"My stomach feels like it's tied up in a knot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy knees lock up, and my face feels hot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou know what I mean? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'm Wilma Jean, \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Worry Machine.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and\/or fear. It is considered to be the number one health problem in America. Although quite common, anxiety disorders in children are often misdiagnosed and overlooked. Everyone feels fear, worry and apprehension from time to time, but when these feelings prevent a person from doing what he\/she wants and\/or needs to do, anxiety becomes a disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fun and humorous book addresses the problem of anxiety in a way that relates to children of all ages. It offers creative strategies for parents and teachers to use that can lessen the severity of anxiety. The goal of the book is to \u003cb\u003egive children the tools needed to feel more in control of their anxiety\u003c\/b\u003e. For those worries that are not in anyone's control (i.e. the weather) a worry hat is introduced. A fun read for Wilmas of all ages!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a note to parents and educators with tips on dealing with an anxious child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia Cook, M.S. is a national award-winning children's author, counselor, and parenting expert. She has presented in thousands of schools nationally and internationally, regularly speaks at education and counseling conferences, and has published children's books on a wide range of character and social development topics. The goal behind Cook's work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspiration for her books comes from working with children and carefully listening to counselors, parents, and teachers, in order to stay on top of needs in the classroom and at home. Cook has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving children both the what to say and the how to say it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 7.6 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilma Jean the Worry Machine\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760124494112,"sku":"9781937870010","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cffb65b9a184a4081c0cfecf46b41bde.webp?v=1780172208","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wilma-jean-the-worry-machine-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}