Fall 2024

Ajay's Anxious Day

From the Series Feelings Forecast

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Ajay’s mom leaves for a business trip, and he recognizes the telltale signs of anxiety.

His stomach feels like it’s full of rocks, and he can feel his heart beating in his chest. Young readers discover through this sweet story that they are more than capable of handling a wave of anxiety. This fun take on the familiar feeling uses approachable text and charming illustrations to give readers the tools they need to handle the sudden storm of anxiety.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 2
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2025
Publisher Mayo Clinic Press
Imprint Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2024-08-01
Text Type Informational Fiction
BISACS JUV039050, JUV015030
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 10 x 8
Guided Reading Level L
Features Activities, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, and Table of contents

Author: Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Megan Borgert-Spaniol is a writer and editor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She likes to write about food, animals, and human nature. She also loves dreaming up fun characters and telling their stories.

Illustrator: Laura Deo

Laura Deo is an illustrator from Salerno, Italy. She grew up surrounded by books, paintings, and music. She has illustrated dozens of stories for children’s books and magazines.