Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves! (Laugh & Learn) [Paperback]

Trevor Romain (Author), Elizabeth Verdick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2005 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Laugh & Learn

More kids than ever feel worried, stressed out, and anxious every day. Their parents and teachers may not know—because kids don’t want to talk about it, or they don’t know how to put their worries into words. Their “secret stress” surfaces as stomachaches, headaches, fatigue, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, and an inability to concentrate. These and other stress-related symptoms can have a negative effect on school performance, family life, and friendships.

From the best-selling authors of True or False? Tests Stink!, this book is a helping hand for kids and an eye-opener for adults. Reassuring words, silly jokes, and light-hearted cartoons let kids know they’re not the only worry-warts on the planet—and they can learn to manage their stress. A “What, Me Worry?” section describes the causes of stress and its physical and emotional effects. “How to Be a Panic Mechanic” gives kids ideas for dealing with stress and being stronger and more assertive.

Upbeat, positive, fact-filled, and friendly, this is the book on stress for kids and young adolescents.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Good advice and tips to manage a fast-paced day.”—Parent Council

“Witty, wise advice for kids about stress.”—ForeWord Magazine

A Scholastic Book Club Selection

Parent Council® Selection

About the Author

When Trevor Romain was 12, his teacher told him he wasn't talented enough to do art. By accident, he found out 20 years later that he could draw. Since that lucky day, he has written and illustrated 20 books for children. In addition to writing, illustrating, and speaking at schools, Trevor is a board member of the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation and can often be found on the cancer ward at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas, doing his rounds as "Doctor of Mischief."

Elizabeth Verdick is a children's book writer and editor.  She lives in Minnesota with her husband and their two children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; 1 edition (January 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575420783
• ISBN-13: 978-1575420783
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #40 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy-to-read help for stressed-out kids, November 5, 2000

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J. Johnson (Herndon, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves! (Laugh & Learn) (Paperback)

This book is not only a great resource for kids who are feeling stressed, but also a humorous gentle reminder for adults in the same boat! The author identifies sources of stress and reaction to stress, tells how your body reacts to stress (i.e., heart speeds up, sweating, etc.), discusses the fight or flight reaction, discusses good ways (i.e., deep breathing, listening to relaxing music, gradual muscle relaxation, making a gratitude list, visualization, making a worry jar, doing chores, exercising, prioritizing, talking to a confident, etc.) and not-so-good ways to deal with stress (taking it out on others, running away from home, avoiding school doing drugs or drinking, etc.), and gives some examples of anonymous children who have been stressed and the inappropriate methods they used to deal with the situation. It gives a list of things to do to help avoid becoming stressed in the first place (eating healthy, exercising, getting enough sleep, etc.). The illustrations are large and appealing and the text is easy-going and even humorous while still giving serious, sound advice on how to relax. For instance, the part of the book that lists effective ways to deal with stress (giving examples of "stress messes" and aids) is called "How to Be a Panic Mechanic." I read this book to my somewhat shy, anxious 9-yr.-old daughter tonight and right away she opened up about the things that were stressing her out lately. I recommend it highly.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for young teens, July 27, 2000

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Julie Ryan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves! (Laugh & Learn) (Paperback)

This book uses humor, lively graphics and straightforward language to teach kids about stress and how to deal with it. It offers concrete ways to identify and then lessen stress in their lives. I highly recommend it for any young adult.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stress Can Really Get On Your Nerves, January 9, 2007

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Christina V. (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves! (Laugh & Learn) (Paperback)

This book has seemed to work for my son, a perfectionist. I also read Freeing Your Child from Anxiety and when combined with the child reading this book, it puts both the parent and child on the same wavelength. This book allowed my son to understand some of the things I was trying with him and also made him feel more in control of his feelings and how to deal with them.