Anxiety is an emotion that children feel but might find it challenging to describe or understand. As young readers follow the story of Anya Anxiety, they discover words they can use to articulate anxious feelings as well as coping strategies for when their anxiety can feel like a scary monster. The narrative structure and colorful illustrations make this a fun and relatable social and emotional learning resource. By learning to name anxiety and use tools for coping with anxious feelings, early learners can feel empowered to take charge of their own mental health.