Resources Categories: Books for Kids

Author: G.L. Penk Description:  A beautifully crafted story that sensitively portrays the experiences of a child with selective mutism. The narrative effectively illustrates Seb’s internal world and the supportive relationships… Continue reading Seb’s Quiet Garden

Author: Rick Buiten Description:  “Rose’s Silent World” is an inspiring story about a quiet, shy girl named Rose who finds her courage with the help of a kind classmate. In a… Continue reading Rose’s Silent World

Author: Amy Neeren, PhD Description:  Hilarious, heartwarming, and secretly packed with tips from a clinical psychologist, Nellie in Knots is the perfect read for anxious kids. Nellie has worry thoughts–lots of them. Math… Continue reading Nellie in Knots: Talent Show Trouble: With Techniques and Tips for Managing Anxiety

Author: Julie Graham Description:  What makes you tremble and your heart race? For Talia the Turtle, it’s talking. She is afraid to speak – she doesn’t like the way her… Continue reading Talia Turtle’s Brave Bubbles

Authors: Dr. Melissa Giglio and Daisy Geddes Description:  Bravery Grows tells the story of a child struggling with anxiety and worry. While confident at home, her brave glow dims at… Continue reading Bravery Grows

Author: Sharon Longo Description:  This beautifully illustrated book can be used to educate children so they may understand that there are children like Daniel who are so “shy” or socially… Continue reading My Friend Daniel Doesn’t Talk

Author: Elaheh Bos Description:  As Leo starts school, something strange happens. His words disappear! Now Leo must find new ways to give his words the courage to come back. A… Continue reading Leo’s Words Disappeared

Author:  Dr. Monique Mondesir & Michael Millington Description:  Mason is a young lion with Selective Mutism, a childhood anxiety disorder which prevents him from speaking in a school setting. This… Continue reading Mason is Learning to Roar

Author:  Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Description:  This supplemental guide is meant to supplement the storybook Understanding Katie. It helps to explain Katie’s feelings and actions through the day, introduces tactics and… Continue reading Supplemental Treatment Guide to ‘Understanding Katie’: Understanding Selective Mutism as a Social Communication Anxiety Disorder; A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Treatment Professionals