Product Description

Kevin can't get to sleep at night until he does many things. He straightens his chair and the books on his desk. He asks his mother questions he already knows the answers to. He checks under his bed for a light he knows isn't there, and then, a minute later, he checks again. Kevin knows these actions don't make sense; he wants to stop, but the worry thoughts keep coming.

When his parents realize that Kevin has too many worries, they take him to talk to a therapist. She tells Kevin and his parents that Kevin has a condition called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and that, more importantly, he can be helped.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #322262 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Library Binding
• 32 pages

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4-Soft, soothing artwork accompanies a quiet story about a young boy trying to overcome the terrors of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in his daily life. All of the people in young Kevin's life join forces to help him manage his problem, which he names Mr. Worry. The use of simple language and straightforward information clarifies the situation, and readers are soon cheering for the boy's success. The artistic portrayals of Kevin's thoughts add whimsy and interest to the story. Although the author includes a few setbacks, Kevin makes good progress, providing hope for the future. This title fills a singular need in the area of psychology.-Erlene Bishop Killeen, Fox Prairie Elementary School, Stoughton, WI
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From Booklist
Gr. 2-4. Kevin does a lot before he goes to sleep: line things up neatly, push in the desk chair, ask his mom the same questions over and over. If he doesn't do those things "his mind gets sweaty," and he is afraid to tell his parents. What if his mom's an alien? (The picture of Kevin and Mom both riding bikes, in which she turns blue with pointy ears, is actually quite funny.) Kevin's parents take him to see a doctor who talks to people all day about their worries. Dr. Fraser teaches Kevin techniques on how to "hang up" on worry messages as if they were wrong numbers, and she gives him medication. Soon Kevin, who has named his OCD Mr. Worry, is managing his fears better. The airbrushed illustrations, which tend toward realism, have a certain blandness, but there's humor in them as well. This picture book for older readers is useful bibliotherapy that will no doubt comfort many kids. GraceAnne DeCandido
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From the Publisher
One out of a hundred children suffer from OCD. Current research suggests that the condition is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Customer Reviews

Mr. Worry for OCD Kids
This is a good simple read for children with OCD. It helps them understand that they can "overcome" or change their thought patterns, most of the time. It offers advice for parents and chilren and helps parents and other family members realize that it's not something to "just get over!".

young son loves it!
My son who just turned 6 LOVES this book. He has asks me to read it over and over to him. I think it is something he can relate too. It's kinda long but the message is clear and gives various different examples of things the boy has worries about because of his OCD. There is a reference to a telephone call that the boy should hang up the phone when Mr. Worry calls in to remind him to keep checking on things. The only thing about this is my 6 yr old doesn't answer the telephone very much and I'm not sure he understands what it means to hang up on Mr. Worry when he calls but the concept is a good idea. I'm sure as he gets older he will understand better.

A helpful book
My son was not diagnosed with OCD but anxiety. This book was helpful to him as well. It helped him identify the worrying thoughts that were causing his anxiety. Even if your child does not have OCD, this will be a helpful book.