Binnie is an energetic baboon, who bounces around the lush green
mountains of Rwanda in East Africa. But like many of us, Binnie often
feels worried and stressed, and these worries can get in her way! What
if she gets lost in the jungle, or her family gets sick? What if no one
likes her? Sometimes she even worries about the fact she's worried; and
if she isn't worried, well why not?!
This activity book has been developed by expert child psychologist Dr
Karen Treisman. The first part of the book is a colourful illustrated
therapeutic story about Binnie the Baboon, with a focus on worry and
anxiety. This is followed by a wealth of creative activities and
photocopiable worksheets for children to explore issues relating to
anxiety, worry, fears, and stress, and how to find ways to understand
and overcome them.
The final section of the book is full of advice and practical strategies
for parents, carers, and professionals on how to help children aged 5-10
to start to understand why they experience feelings of anxiety, and what
they can do to help reduce and navigate it.
This activity book is complemented by a standalone picture book of
Binnie's story, also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Binnie
the Baboon, ISBN 9781839970252).