Sometimes big worries don’t look like fear, they look like grumpiness.
 
In Don’t Be Grumpy Willy, young readers follow Willy as he learns that his anxiety sometimes shows up as anger, frustration, and irritability. With support from his family, Willy begins to understand his big feelings, practice calming strategies, and discover healthier ways to cope when emotions feel overwhelming.
 
This interactive story-workbook blends a gentle, relatable story with guided journaling prompts, reflection activities, and creative exercises that help children build emotional awareness and create their own self-care plan. Kids are encouraged to write, draw, and explore coping tools that work best for them.
 
Designed for children in kindergarten through 5th grade, this workbook supports social-emotional learning (SEL), emotional regulation, and positive mental health skills at home, in classrooms, and in counseling settings.