Author(s): Nicky Johnston

Children's Picture Books

Being a worry bunny often stops Connor from having fun. He wishes he was confident, adventurous and brave, just like his best friend Amelia. She wants him to worry less and laugh more. See how, by going on an adventure, Connor discovers that he actually can. Worry thoughts create negative feelings that can stop children from having fun. 'Change your thoughts, to change your feelings' is an empowering strategy that can help little worriers, like Connor, learn to manage their anxiety. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nicky Johnston is an experienced primary school teacher and an accomplished artist, author and illustrator. After the diagnosis of her eldest son's anxiety disorder, Nicky has successfully turned this negative situation into a very positive outcome. Nicky has become an expert in supporting educators, parents and youth workers in dealing with little worriers, and continues to develop new resources. She regularly appears in the media to speak on such matters, and has a very strong online presence. With the success of her books, Nicky loves the opportunity to visit schools, sharing her journey of becoming a successful author and illustrator. By sharing her journey, knowledge and insights in dealing with a child with a mental health issue she supports parents, teachers, carers and mental health professionals who know a little worrier.