Yikes! There's a dog!: A reassuring story for ages 7 to 12 about overcoming fear, anxiety, and dog phobia . . . Is Puppy Yoga an answer? - Paperback

by Sydnee Deutsch (Author), Josh Creative (Illustrator), Susan Schwartz (Contribution by)

When ten-year-old Ivy hears a dog bark, her heart starts racing-and her world suddenly feels small and frightening. She wants to visit her friend's house, but the sound brings on a fear she can't explain. With support from her mom and a caring psychotherapist, Ivy begins a hopeful journey to understand her anxiety and discover the courage she didn't realize she had.

Through breathing exercises, mindfulness, gradual exposure, and surprising help from puppy yoga, Ivy learns practical tools to manage her worries and build confidence.

This reassuring story helps children:

• • Understand anxiety and phobias in an age-appropriate way
  • Learn coping strategies they can truly use
  • Feel supported, safe, understood, and less alone

This book is perfect for ages 7-12 and for adults seeking meaningful conversation starters and effective techniques to support children.