Curriculum Corner

Big Feelings, Brave Kids: Introducing Karen Young’s Books 

We are excited to introduce a collection of books by Karen Young, a highly regarded author and psychologist who supports children’s emotional wellbeing through engaging and relatable stories. These books help children better understand their emotions, build resilience and confidence, and learn practical strategies for managing challenges such as anxiety, worry, and big feelings. Through positive messages and age-appropriate explanations, they provide valuable tools to support children's social and emotional growth both at school and at home. 

Hey Warrior 

A book for kids about Anxiety. It helps kids understand why anxiety feels the way it does and where the physical symptoms come from in a powerful step in turning anxiety around.’ 

Hey Awesome 

A book for kids about anxiety, courage and being already awesome. It is a ‘reminder for all kids that everything they need to be brave, strong and brilliant is already in them.’  

Ups and Downs 

A book for kids about big feelings. ‘The more young people understand how and why (of big feelings) the more they can build the capacity to feel their feelings and manage them in positive ways'. 

These books and associated resources can be found here: Karen Young Books - Shop Anxiety Books for Kids.

We also a copy of each of these books in our school library. Please email Emma White at learningsupport@sthelenas.wa.edu.au if you wish to borrow a copy.