novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)
RATING: 5 STARS
(Review Not on Blog)
I selected this book for two reason...owls and anxiety! I am glad I did as this is a wonderful book on anxiety. The photographs of different birds are gorgeous and fit the scenario that the book describes. I realized only eight years ago I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, and probably have since I was a child. It would explain a lot of my feelings and action at the age as I still have many of those feelings. This book explains what anxiety is, and what you may feel while going through it. It is great for all children as it not only explains what you may be going through, but also what others might be going through. Hoopmann does a wonderful job in explaining anxiety and how you can get help and that you are not alone. It is nice having this as a tool to explain to the small humans in my life about my anxiety.
RATING: 5 STARS
(Review Not on Blog)
I selected this book for two reason...owls and anxiety! I am glad I did as this is a wonderful book on anxiety. The photographs of different birds are gorgeous and fit the scenario that the book describes. I realized only eight years ago I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, and probably have since I was a child. It would explain a lot of my feelings and action at the age as I still have many of those feelings. This book explains what anxiety is, and what you may feel while going through it. It is great for all children as it not only explains what you may be going through, but also what others might be going through. Hoopmann does a wonderful job in explaining anxiety and how you can get help and that you are not alone. It is nice having this as a tool to explain to the small humans in my life about my anxiety.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I spotted this book on Netgalley and I just had to have it. Not only because of me being curious about anxiety (and see how this writer tells us about anxiety), but also because of the big owl on the cover and the prospect of many more birds.
The book tells us about anxiety, what it is, what it does, how it feels, and what you can do to help control it. This is all coupled with photographs of birds in various positions/ways/poses that fit with the part that is being said perfectly.
The author really put their everything in this one, finding the right words to explain anxiety and then also adding the perfect photograph with it. I can just imagine it took a lot of love and time.
I really loved this book, it was clear, but next to that I also like that it gives tips.
The book was definitely great, and I would recommend it to everyone, young and old, it is a great way to learn about anxiety, but also gives tips and help on what to do when all goes wrong. How to not let your anxiety control everything.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
I spotted this book on Netgalley and I just had to have it. Not only because of me being curious about anxiety (and see how this writer tells us about anxiety), but also because of the big owl on the cover and the prospect of many more birds.
The book tells us about anxiety, what it is, what it does, how it feels, and what you can do to help control it. This is all coupled with photographs of birds in various positions/ways/poses that fit with the part that is being said perfectly.
The author really put their everything in this one, finding the right words to explain anxiety and then also adding the perfect photograph with it. I can just imagine it took a lot of love and time.
I really loved this book, it was clear, but next to that I also like that it gives tips.
The book was definitely great, and I would recommend it to everyone, young and old, it is a great way to learn about anxiety, but also gives tips and help on what to do when all goes wrong. How to not let your anxiety control everything.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
florienna's review against another edition
4.0
These photographs of birds are absolutely delightful. Also yeah, a good read for anyone who wants to learn more about anxiety (and look at birds making the best expressions ever).
amysutton's review against another edition
4.0
This seems like a great type of book to spark discussion between people with Anxiety Disorder and family/friends who want to know more. Each page has a photograph of a bird that vaguely illustrates the description of anxious behavior that the author is sharing. While not an in-depth look at anxious behavior, this would be a good place to start with understanding the basis for anxiety and introducing others to it. I could see this being a good resource for lower elementary classrooms and counseling offices.
I received a copy of this ebook through NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.
I received a copy of this ebook through NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.
biblialex's review against another edition
4.0
Brought to you by the new book shelf, an accessible non-fiction book about what it feels like to have anxiety, suitable for children and for adults who like funny pictures of birds.
snazel's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent explanation of what it's like to have anxiety. Not just to be anxious once or twice, but to be anxious as a state of being. And with some good coping mechanisms! And great bird pictures.
sarahfett's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book for kids to help explain what it feels like to have anxiety and what you can do to help ease it. The photos of birds are fantastic.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
4.0
This book looks like another collection of quirky animal photos tied around a common theme, but it truly is about anxiety. The text teaches children why anxiety is a necessary and important alarm system for life in the world, what happens when it gets out of control, and what common physical and mental symptoms look like. It also shares solid coping techniques to help kids deal with scary thoughts and self-regulate their emotions. This is an excellent, sensitive resource that the author clearly put a lot of thought into how to present, and the bird photos aren't just a gimmick. They show that anxiety is part of being a creature in the world, and make this struggle seem natural, rather than something inherently clinical or disordered.
fernandie's review against another edition
3.0
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.