A.B.C. Worry Free
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Are You A Bird Like Me?

Max loves nothing more than playing Hide n' Seek with his friends, but that all changes when he gets stung by a swarm of bees.  Max is so consumed with worry about getting stung again, he avoids playing outside and misses out on the joy of being with his friends.  His world gradually becomes smaller until he learns a "trick" to help him shift his perspective and regain control over anxiety's vicious cycle.

A.B.C. Worry Free is designed to help kids and adults process anxiety provoking situations and work through them.  The book includes a special section for adults with information and tips to facilitate the development of skills needed for kids to face and manage their worries. 


​Are You A Bird Like Me? is a story about a newly hatched bird named Sky who believes that her nest is the "whole entire world," until she falls out of it!  Unable to fly, Sky sets out to find her parents and explores a fascinating world beyond her nest.  She learns valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, bravery, perseverance and the amazing things that can happen when we work together, even if others are not "just like us."  This is a story to inspire kids and adults that differences aren't dividers but contributors to a common goal. 

Noel Foy, Author

Noel Foy is an anxiety coach and neuroeducation consultant specializing in workshops and one-on-one sessions for kids and adults on anxiety/stress, executive function and growth mindset. 

Often referred to as "Neuro Noel," she transforms key neuroscience findings into simple applications that appeal to how the brain learns best and reduce the impact of stress on learning, behavior and performance. She receives great joy from helping others develop new skills and experience success in areas they didn't think possible. 

Noel's award-winning books, ABC Worry Free and Are You a Bird Like Me? feature friendly characters who step into challenges and demonstrate the power of courage, collaboration, kindness, perseverance and problem-solving.

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Noel loves getting kids excited about reading and writing! One of the best parts of being a children’s author is meeting young readers and their teachers or parents. Noel enjoys reading her books to kids and strives to empower them with playful stories and problem-solving tools to help face fears or challenging times.

​Reviews:

A.B.C. Worry Free
"ABC Worry Free is a quick, helpful book that should be in every classroom, household, special education resource room and counselor’s office to provide adults and students with strategies to lower anxiety. This book uses clear language to help teachers and students be in the driver’s seat in how they can handle and lower their anxiety! ABC Worry Free is a game-changer!" 
​-Kelly T. | Special Educator, parent

"I am a preschool teacher and my preschoolers ask to hear this story over and over again. Noel conveys a story that every child can relate to, and brilliantly uses it to teach coping skills that transcend the story line and apply to any situation.” -Laurie Lemack | Preschool Teacher

​Are You a Bird Like Me?
"A sweet story about a fearful bird named Sky who by the help of her new friends learns to fly and sees things she never could have imagined. A book about facing your fears, being open to new experiences and discovering help lies in the most unusual places. Well done!” - Allison Edwards | Psychotherapist and Author of  Worry Says What?

"Are You a Bird Like Me? is a delightful and meaningful book for young and old! Caregivers and teachers can read this bright and cheerful book over and over again to promote lessons of confidence, overcoming fears, and team work. Young readers will meet new, relatable friends in Nutso, Sky and Stretch while learning how to 'spread their own wings.' Older readers (like me) will find joy in the sweet story and the amazing illustrations, and perhaps be reminded that the 'sky’s the limit' and we all 'need a little help from our friends.' Thanks Noel, Nicholas and Colleen for creating such a gift!"
​-B. Clifford, educator, parent

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