Marigold Worries by Danielle Albright is a charming illustrated story, perfect for young readers. It explores the concept of anxiety in a way that is accessible to its target audience and also offers a lot of food for thought packed in an engaging story with wonderful characters.
The story follows Marigold, a brave 4th-grade student who is dealing with anxiety. She is courageous and full of resources, but that doesn’t prevent her from facing the issue of anxiety. This is a valuable lesson for young readers, showing that anyone can feel anxious and that it’s not a question of character. But the story doesn’t stop there. It also shows how Marigold is better able to cope with anxiety through her resilience and the techniques that her teacher Mrs. Pickleberry offers her. Throughout the book, Marigold develops the ability to face her fears and becomes more confident in her inner strength.
This is a perfect read to introduce kids to the idea of anxiety and can also help them discover better solutions to manage this issue. A significant element to point out is the presence of bright and colorful illustrations that make this a pleasing visual and aesthetic experience. The pictures are lovely and feature appealing designs that make it a good option for families and are sure to draw in younger readers as well.
The story is charming, offering an age-appropriate dive into a topic that is sure to be important at any time. It deals with anxiety without alarming the readers and offers effective tools, wrapped up in a nice story that is a joy to follow. The narrative is simple and sweet, with the perfect balance between emotion and education. Danielle brings her own expertise to developing this narrative with a solid foundation. The work this author does appears grounded in real experience with young kids who have issues with anxiety, and this empowers the writer to offer solid techniques that are presented in an easily digestible way.
Marigold Worries is a charming read for kids and adults, touching on an important topic in a way that’s easy to engage with and with a great story with lovely characters. Thanks to its illustrations and solid writing, it’s a great choice for parents and teachers who want to begin the conversation on mental health in an age-appropriate way. There is a lot to enjoy here: an engaging central character, a strong topic, a lot of useful information, and a lovely story focused on a student and a teacher.
You can find the book available on Amazon. It’s sure to thrill young readers and their families. This is a great option for teachers who want to introduce the topic of anxiety gently to their students and for families who want to open a discussion on themes like anxiety that are especially important in the modern world, and the book discusses them with compassion, meaning, and an effective approach that adjusts the themes to be appropriate for the readers’ age group.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle Albright. Here are excerpts from the interview.
Hi Danielle, It’s great to have you with us today! Please share with our readers about yourself.
Hi, I am a mom of two boys, a wife, a 4th grade teacher, an avid reader, and a children’s book author.
Please tell us about your book, Marigold Worries.
Marigold Worries is an illustrated story that follows the adventures of Marigold, a brave and resourceful 4th-grade student who learns to cope with her anxiety. Through relatable experiences and gentle guidance from her teacher, Mrs. Pickleberry, Marigold learns to face her fears, build confidence, and find her inner strength.
The book is based on a real red-headed, sweet student named Lylah who needed help navigating her worries in my classroom.
Please share your journey with our readers.
I have wanted to write children’s books since I was a little girl. I have always been fascinated by stories and the adventures they could take you on. After becoming a teacher, I wanted to write books to help children navigate something they struggle within the classroom or in life.
What are the strategies that helped you become successful in your journey?
I am a busy person, so finding time to write is not easy. I have to keep reminding myself why I am doing this. I write best in the early mornings before anyone is awake, so I would wake up an hour early to focus on my writing. I still do this from time to time. I don’t make much money, but I hope that my books help at least one person.
Any message for our readers?
If you have a dream, you can make it happen if you work hard. Once you know what you want to do, figure out the steps to get there and conquer them one at a time. I didn’t write my first book until I was 36.
Fantastic! So tell us, how can people find out more about your book?
You can find all of my links to my book, my social media accounts, etc, on my Linktree account.
Thank you so much, Danielle, for giving us your precious time! We wish you all the best for your journey ahead!