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. It'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 A 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.