About the Book

Frankie’s Fishy Feelings follows Frankie, a young shark nervous about his first day of “kindersharken”. Frankie is enrolled in therapy and learns coping mechanisms such as counting his fingers: Thumb, index, middle, ring, little.

The book is filled with quirky illustrations by Adhemas Batista, a self-taught Designer/Creative Director & Digital Artist. At the end of the story, there is a section titled Frankie’s Anxiety Toolbox. There are a number of tools and coping mechanisms kids can use when they start to feel anxious. Quincy is excited to share her story and teach other kids like her that it’s alright to ask for help when they need it.

Review

Inspired by her own experience that she had with anxiety, Frankie's Fishy Feelings is a book that helps kids who go through anxiety and how to manage the things you want to do.

A beautifully illustrated book that introduces us to a young shark named Frankie. As nervousness overwhelms her anticipating her first day of “kindersharken”, she finds herself going through the motions trying to suppress her state of being.. As she makes a new friend, meets her teacher and goes on with her day, those anxious feelings come back. Unsure of what to do, her mother enrolls her in therapy and she is given tools to help manage her stress anxiety to resume the activities in her life to enjoy.

Overall, I thought the book has a nice message that will encourage and help those who are going through something similar. It’s refreshing to see this young author using her personal experience to help younger kids not feel alone. Taking this subject and creating this book makes it relatable to their level. It also leaves a great takeaway for the kids in similar situations to know that it’s ok to ask for help when they need it.

Pages: 32

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