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Amanda Mayers

Published: 2026
Pages: 28
Key Themes: Children affected by parental mental illness, Emotional wellbeing and anxiety support

Description

Sometimes worries can feel too big to carry alone.

When a young boy struggles to understand his dad’s schizophrenia, his world begins to feel uncertain, frightening, and overwhelming. But with the help of Bob the Guru and a collection of special worry stones, he slowly learns healthy ways to express his feelings, calm his fears, and understand that he is not alone.

Through warmth, kindness, and simple coping tools, this beautifully illustrated story helps children explore anxiety, mental health, and emotional resilience in an age-appropriate and reassuring way.

Bob the Guru and the Worry Stones is designed to help families, educators, and mental health professionals open supportive conversations about difficult emotions and parental mental illness.

Perfect for:

Children affected by parental mental illness

Emotional wellbeing and anxiety support

Schools and therapeutic settings

Social and emotional learning

Encouraging healthy coping skills

A compassionate story about courage, understanding, and finding comfort during difficult times.