Mr. Worry: A Story About OCD

 

 

Mr. Worry: A Story About OCD

 

Written by Holly L. Niner

Illustrated by Greg Swearingen

 

Albert Whitman, 2004, 32 pp., $15.95

ISBN 0-8075-5182-1  (ages 5-8)

Rating: HR   Genre:  Contemporary Realistic Fiction

 

How do you explain obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to children?  This book holds the answer.  Kevin suffers from OCD and constantly worries about everything!  He asks millions of questions at school and home even when he already knows the answers.  His parents realize that Kevin needs to talk with a therapist who can help him learn to handle his problem.  The therapist, Dr. Fraser, encourages Kevin to send all of his problems to Mr. Worry.  With medication and counseling, Kevin learns how to handle life with OCD.  This is a great book to help children understand OCD!  (Trade Book)

 

Reviewer:  Kim Rogers                        

      Pre-Service Teacher

      Early Childhood Education

 

 

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