Lily and the Worry Balloon
by Rao Marupudi
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About this story
What do you do when worries puff up inside? Lily's worries are growing like a balloon in her tummy: a spelling test on Friday, a sleepover on Saturday, and a thunderstorm on the way. When Gran comes to stay, she shows Lily how to rate her feelings, how to do balloon breathing, and how to draw each worry and find a small step that helps. When the thunder booms, Lily knows just what to do. A gentle, reassuring story about worries and calm-down skills. For ages 5-8.
- Worry — an uneasy thought about something that might happen
- Balloon breathing — slow breathing that calms your body
- Rate — to give something a number to show how big it is
- Thunderstorm — a storm with loud thunder and bright lightning
- Calm — quiet and steady inside
- Comfort — something that makes you feel safe
- Reassure — to help someone feel less worried
- Small step — one little thing you can do next
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