Molly and the Runaway Trolley: Putting the Brakes On Stress and Worry

I teach kindergarten and can't wait to add this one to my social-emotional book collection. Anxiety is presenting itself a lot more in younger children these days and this book will help students gain a better understanding of what they may be experiencing. Having a visual (trolley/train) makes it more concrete. I also like how the book gives strategies for kids and more information for care givers.

-Sarah Le (Educator)
 

This is a great book about dealing with anxiety. The story shows how anxiety affects the main character, and what anxiety looks and feels like. It talks about looking for 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things that you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste to help stay grounded. This book shows that it is ok to have anxiety, and gives ways on how to cope / work with your anxiety. I wish this book was around when I was younger!

-Meghan Clark (Reviewer)
 

What a great way to talk about anxiety to kids and put it into words and feelings that they are more familiar with and may have experienced. I also love that it gives strategies for kids to help manage these feelings they may be experiencing. This is a great addition to a classroom library especially in regards to social emotional learning. The illustrations in the book are diverse and very eye catching too which would keep kids engaged in the story as well as allows all kids to potentially see themselves in the story.

-Victoria Knolikowski (Reviewer)
 

I just love this book!

Molly and the Runaway Trolley is a fantastic and relatable story that focuses on real issues facing kids.  With a cast of inclusive and diverse characters and easy-to-use strategies, this resource empowers students to take control of their worries.  As a parent and school counselor, this is an invaluable resource for me to share with students, parents, and teachers alike!

--- Sara Shoemaker, M.Ed., NCC, School Counselor