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phoebrose's review against another edition
informative
1.0
I’m the wrong audience (a grown ass extreme emetophobe) but I wish I had this as a kid. It validates emetophobia and as a kid growing up it was often frowned upon, or made to seem ridiculous.
Did it cure me? No lol.
Will I try the exercises? Yeah alongside my exposure therapy.
Personal highlight is where they refer to vomit as to ‘un eat’ something
Did it cure me? No lol.
Will I try the exercises? Yeah alongside my exposure therapy.
Personal highlight is where they refer to vomit as to ‘un eat’ something
rebeshelton's review
5.0
Having a preteen son who struggles with health anxiety, I eagerly grabbed this book to see if it would be a good read for him. I loved the way the information was laid out. Quick and easy read with a lot of information on learning about triggers and what to do with them. I will for sure be purchasing this book for my at-home collection and recommending to our librarian to purchase!
angiew23's review
5.0
The "Facing Mighty Fears" series by Dawn Huebner features a fantastic set of non-fiction books which aim to support children who suffer from anxiety in an non-intimidating and interesting way. Each page has simple illustrations, short paragraphs and interesting facts like the number of bones in a cat or quotes from famous people. There are also simple and straight forward strategies that children can use to counteract anxiety with clever names or acronyms like W.I.N. or steps in a staircase.
Facing Might Fears about Health really focuses in on the amygdala and how it works as sort of an alarm system. The book explains how this can be a good and bad thing and uses metaphors such as a smoke detector that I think are very well thought out. Even as an adult, I think that this metaphor could be helpful when facing my own anxiety, so I know that this would work really well for children. I love how well written this story is and how approachable the author has made this subject. There is also a list of ideas that could be new things to try. There is a note to caregivers with examples and suggestions as well as a list of resources. The illustrations are very inclusive, children in different cultural clothing, wheelchairs or other unique attributes are featured throughout the story.
I could 100% see myself using the books in this series in my Grade 3 classroom. I would recommend them to parents of anxious children. I could also see using a page or two as part of a small group or whole class mental health lesson, or just to offer to children who could use new strategies. This book could also be used by parents and guidance counsellors as well as teachers of children ages approximately 5 to 10, maybe others as well depending on developmental levels.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book! I can't wait to purchase a copy for my classroom!
Facing Might Fears about Health really focuses in on the amygdala and how it works as sort of an alarm system. The book explains how this can be a good and bad thing and uses metaphors such as a smoke detector that I think are very well thought out. Even as an adult, I think that this metaphor could be helpful when facing my own anxiety, so I know that this would work really well for children. I love how well written this story is and how approachable the author has made this subject. There is also a list of ideas that could be new things to try. There is a note to caregivers with examples and suggestions as well as a list of resources. The illustrations are very inclusive, children in different cultural clothing, wheelchairs or other unique attributes are featured throughout the story.
I could 100% see myself using the books in this series in my Grade 3 classroom. I would recommend them to parents of anxious children. I could also see using a page or two as part of a small group or whole class mental health lesson, or just to offer to children who could use new strategies. This book could also be used by parents and guidance counsellors as well as teachers of children ages approximately 5 to 10, maybe others as well depending on developmental levels.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book! I can't wait to purchase a copy for my classroom!
angiew23's review against another edition
5.0
The "Facing Mighty Fears" series by Dawn Huebner features a fantastic set of non-fiction books which aim to support children who suffer from anxiety in an non-intimidating and interesting way. Each page has simple illustrations, short paragraphs and interesting facts like the number of bones in a cat or quotes from famous people. There are also simple and straight forward strategies that children can use to counteract anxiety with clever names or acronyms like W.I.N. or steps in a staircase.
Facing Might Fears about throwing up really focuses in on the fear of throwing up and how that can be debilitating for young children, preventing them from going certain places, eating certain foods or doing certain activities for fear of throwing up. The strategies involve finding a silly word for throw up that they prefer, talking about their fear with adults and to challenge yourself to not avoid parts of life out of fear. I love how well written this story is and how approachable the author has made this subject. There is also a list of ideas that could be new things to try. There is a note to caregivers with examples and suggestions as well as a list of resources. The illustrations are very inclusive, children in different cultural clothing, wheelchairs or other unique attributes are featured throughout the story.
I could 100% see myself using the books in this series in my Grade 3 classroom. I would recommend them to parents of anxious children. I could also see using a page or two as part of a small group or whole class mental health lesson, or just to offer to children who could use new strategies. This book could also be used by parents and guidance counsellors as well as teachers of children ages approximately 5 to 10, maybe others as well depending on developmental levels.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book!
Facing Might Fears about throwing up really focuses in on the fear of throwing up and how that can be debilitating for young children, preventing them from going certain places, eating certain foods or doing certain activities for fear of throwing up. The strategies involve finding a silly word for throw up that they prefer, talking about their fear with adults and to challenge yourself to not avoid parts of life out of fear. I love how well written this story is and how approachable the author has made this subject. There is also a list of ideas that could be new things to try. There is a note to caregivers with examples and suggestions as well as a list of resources. The illustrations are very inclusive, children in different cultural clothing, wheelchairs or other unique attributes are featured throughout the story.
I could 100% see myself using the books in this series in my Grade 3 classroom. I would recommend them to parents of anxious children. I could also see using a page or two as part of a small group or whole class mental health lesson, or just to offer to children who could use new strategies. This book could also be used by parents and guidance counsellors as well as teachers of children ages approximately 5 to 10, maybe others as well depending on developmental levels.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book!
moony_reads's review against another edition
4.0
facing mighty fears about throwing up is an informative children's nonfiction book on the topic of emetophobia and the book i wish i had years ago
okay hear me out
i'm an adult reading a kids book
because i'm an emetophobic adult and this is a kids book about just that !
ironic really but this is actually really informative (uses proper terminology and validates emotophobia completely) and could definitely be helpful to kids who grew up with the same struggles
reading about your own fear isn't easy but the illustrations made it much less scary
i usually don't like messages that are about incouraging change in children, especially mental health wise but it's well written and helpful and made me smile and the notes to parent and caregivers were a nice touch and genuinely helpful
arc provided by netgalley
okay hear me out
i'm an adult reading a kids book
because i'm an emetophobic adult and this is a kids book about just that !
ironic really but this is actually really informative (uses proper terminology and validates emotophobia completely) and could definitely be helpful to kids who grew up with the same struggles
reading about your own fear isn't easy but the illustrations made it much less scary
i usually don't like messages that are about incouraging change in children, especially mental health wise but it's well written and helpful and made me smile and the notes to parent and caregivers were a nice touch and genuinely helpful
arc provided by netgalley
sarasreadingnook's review
5.0
Wow! Was this ever an amazing read - for children, and honestly for adults as well that are facing health anxiety.
The narration throughout the book was kind, welcoming, and informative. Reassurances were provided in a nonjudgemental fashion, allowing the reader to know that they are not alone when facing health anxiety. I thought that the illustrations were great: representations of children from various ethnicities, backgrounds, and with disabilities were provided.
There were so many "fun facts" about health and the human body sprinkled within the book. I found them to be highly engaging and informative.
Additionally, the book provided a small guide for caregivers and for parents, as well as a link to numerous books, videos, and organizations relating to the subject matter presented.
I would recommended this to parents and caregivers of children 6-10 years who would like to help ease any anxiety their little ones are facing regarding health.
Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher, author, and illustrator for providing an advanced reader's copy in exchange of an honest review.
The narration throughout the book was kind, welcoming, and informative. Reassurances were provided in a nonjudgemental fashion, allowing the reader to know that they are not alone when facing health anxiety. I thought that the illustrations were great: representations of children from various ethnicities, backgrounds, and with disabilities were provided.
There were so many "fun facts" about health and the human body sprinkled within the book. I found them to be highly engaging and informative.
Additionally, the book provided a small guide for caregivers and for parents, as well as a link to numerous books, videos, and organizations relating to the subject matter presented.
I would recommended this to parents and caregivers of children 6-10 years who would like to help ease any anxiety their little ones are facing regarding health.
Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher, author, and illustrator for providing an advanced reader's copy in exchange of an honest review.
that_bookworm_guy's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
First of all, I am an adult, so yeah this book isn’t aimed at me.
However, I do have an anxiety disorder and deal with panic and anxiety attacks, and one thing that makes them worse is the fear of being sick. When I feel like I’m going to be sick, I have a panic attack. The thought of being sick or someone talking about someone who was sick is enough to give me a panic attack.
This is what led me to reading this book.
It’s cute, it’s sweet, and it’s strangely calming. The illustrations are great and really add to it (not all of them are of actual sick) I especially love the part where it describes bodies and that our bodies do a lot for us, including making us sick when it needs to.
There is also a section at the back for parents, with helpful tips with how to read the book with your child if they have a fear of being sick. This was a really handy add in.
However, I do have an anxiety disorder and deal with panic and anxiety attacks, and one thing that makes them worse is the fear of being sick. When I feel like I’m going to be sick, I have a panic attack. The thought of being sick or someone talking about someone who was sick is enough to give me a panic attack.
This is what led me to reading this book.
It’s cute, it’s sweet, and it’s strangely calming. The illustrations are great and really add to it (not all of them are of actual sick) I especially love the part where it describes bodies and that our bodies do a lot for us, including making us sick when it needs to.
There is also a section at the back for parents, with helpful tips with how to read the book with your child if they have a fear of being sick. This was a really handy add in.
rebe_shelton's review
5.0
Having a preteen son who struggles with health anxiety, I eagerly grabbed this book to see if it would be a good read for him. I loved the way the information was laid out. Quick and easy read with a lot of information on learning about triggers and what to do with them. I will for sure be purchasing this book for my at-home collection and recommending to our librarian to purchase!
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