Alpaca Holds Your Worries Big Book

My therapist suggested this for my 9-year-old and the simple prompt to "share feelings" has already sparked some really honest conversations after school. The alpaca character makes it feel gentle, not clinical — a nice way to open up about anxiety without pressure.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much my 8-year-old opened up after we read it together—the part about sharing feelings really clicked for her. The book feels sturdy and the illustrations are calming, which helps set a relaxing mood before bed.

My kid actually asked to read it two nights in a row, which never happens with self-help books. The page that invites you to write down a worry and then "give it to the alpaca" really clicked for them.

I wasn't expecting to tear up, but the simple prompt to name my worries really got me to open up. The soft alpaca illustration on the cover makes it feel safe to share even the heavy stuff.

The way it gently prompts me to actually name my feelings has been a game-changer for my anxiety, and my kid even asks to read it together now. It's helped us both open up more.

Finally, a book that actually gets it—the prompt to "share your feelings" feels like a real invitation, not just a platitude. I've already used it twice this week to untangle a knot of work anxiety. The simple act of writing down what's bothering me, right there on the page, has been surprisingly calming.

My therapist recommended this approach, and the prompt to share feelings openly really clicked with both me and my teenager. It’s simple but we’ve already used it a few times after tough days, and the coping skill suggestions feel genuinely helpful.

I’ve been using this book to help my daughter open up about her anxiety, and the “share your feelings” prompt really worked—she pointed to the alpaca’s pocket and started telling me what’s bothering her. It’s surprisingly sturdy, too, for a paperback.

My kid actually started talking about his worries after we read it together — the prompts gently guide the conversation. It's become part of our bedtime routine now.

I bought this for my niece who struggles with anxiety, and the way it prompts her to talk about her feelings has been a game changer. She actually looks forward to our reading sessions now—the simple exercises for coping skills are surprisingly effective.