Avocado Feels a Pit Worried

A funny picture book that gives anxious kids a proven, real-world method for facing their fears one brave step at a time

What if something goes wrong? What then? What's going to happen? Avi the avocado worries about everything, and when fear takes over, he does what a lot of kids do: he avoids. New situations, unfamiliar sounds, anything that feels scary gets added to the "absolutely not" list. But one day, a mysterious THUMP! THUMP! THUD! outside his kitchen window changes everything. Fear swells in the pit of his stomach, but for the first time, Avi asks himself a different question: what is the worst thing that could happen if I just try?

With the support of his friends and a whole lot of courage he didn't know he had, Avi begins facing the situations he once avoided, one small, brave step at a time. Kids will be rooting for him on every page, because they'll recognize their own worries in his. Avocado Feels a Pit Worried doesn't just tell kids to "be brave." It introduces a real, proven method for managing social anxiety and avoidance in a story so fun and so relatable that children will want to read it over and over, picking up a little more courage each time.

Key features:


introduces a proven method for managing anxiety: teaches kids a real, therapist-backed approach to gradually facing fears instead of avoiding them, building confidence with each step
incredibly relatable for anxious kids: Avi's "what if" thinking and avoidance patterns mirror exactly what children with social anxiety experience, helping them feel understood and less alone
shows the power of friendship and support: demonstrates how encouragement from friends can help kids take brave steps they wouldn't take on their own
perfect for families, classrooms, and counseling sessions: ideal for read-alouds, SEL lessons, anxiety-focused therapy sessions, school counselor groups, and bedtime conversations about worries and bravery
trusted series and publisher: part of the Food for Thought series from Magination Press®, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association, dedicated to emotional well-being and healthy development