Owl's Worries Will Not Win

Meet Owl, the endearing feathered friend we first met in "We Will Join You," a little owl with a heart full of worries and "what-if" thoughts. What if she wears the wrong clothes? What if she doesn’t have her favorite stuffed animal? What if she is late for school?

One morning, Owl walks to school with a fluttering tummy ache. Once at school, Nurse Newt recommends visiting the school counselor. Koala, the school counselor, invites Owl to share her worries. As Owl calms in the relaxing counseling office, Koala shares the art of tackling worries. She introduces Owl to the "Circle of Control" – a simple yet powerful tool to help differentiate between the things she could change and the things she cannot. Owl's body eases as she realizes that not every "what-if" needs to impact her day.

As Owl discovers the power of discerning between worries within and beyond her circle of control, children of all ages learn a valuable lesson of finding inner strength and navigating anxiety. Written by Jayme Branagh and brought to life by the enchanting illustrations of Kateryna Vovnenko, this story gently guides young readers to stronger emotion management.