Anxious Abby Christian Resources
Hurricanes, shootings, divorce, cancer… many scary things are happening in our world today. Children as well as adults are getting caught up in the terror of these situations. Many children also have worries about succeeding in school, being accepted, and having a difficult home life. Children need to know that through it all, they can count on Jesus to be with them. Anxious Abby Christian Resources help children move through anxiety using God’s Truth!
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A whole week without my parents?
WHAT HAVE I DONE?
Join the adventure as Abby goes to Camp Trust for her first overnight camp. Spot the Worries filling up Abby’s backpack. Will she make it through the panic of leaving her parents? What is the shadow she sees in her cabin window? Will she throw up during softball practice? Come take the Camp Trust Challenge. Find out if the Trusting Tigers can beat the Wily Wolverines at the big game. It’s time to hit that fear outta here! Helping Children Move Through Anxiety Using God’s Truth!
Anxious Abby and The Camp Trust Challenge
Are you a parent, counselor, teacher, pastor, or child helper? Do you need ideas for supporting children who struggle with worries and fears? Try this new Biblically-based picture book with extension activities geared towards children ages 6-12 years.
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Meet the Characters
Abby
Anxious Abby worries about a lot of things! She is a good softball player, but her fears often stop her from playing. Her favorite stuffed animal is Lambie!
Abby's Mom & Dad
Abby's parents love her dearly! They both grew up going to Camp Trust. Her mom's favorite camp memory is eating ice cream in the Snack Shop. Abby's dad loved being the pitcher on the camp softball team!
Abby's Little Sister
Abby's little sister is a fun-loving, spunky addition to the story. She loves tagging along on her big sister's adventures! She is always ready to cheer Abby on with her adorable smile!
Frankie
Frankie is everybody's big brother at camp! He's been going to Camp Trust for the past two summers and used to see himself as Fearful Frankie. He and Abby go to the same school.
Coach Courage
Coach Courage's nickname is Coach C. He coaches the Trusting Tigers softball team at Camp Trust. He is kind, supportive, and knows God's Truth! His favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 41:10.
Cammie
Cammie is a counselor at Camp Trust. She helps take care of the girls. She loves being outdoors, swimming, and teaching others about Jesus.
The Worries
The Worries show up at different parts of the story to symbolize Abby's anxious moments. They fill up Abby's backpack as she drags her fears around with her. See if you can spot the clues that show what the Worries are about to do next!
Would you like to help children with the hard stuff?
Abby and Frankie’s Help for the Hard Stuff: Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters is a 36 page, color workbook that helps children process through the devastating effects of a hurricane or other natural disaster. The following sections help children and families to heal and have hope! (While it is recommended that families of all ages work together on this workbook, the activities are geared toward children ages 6-12.):
• Abby & Frankie: Dialogues featuring Abby & Frankie searching for answers to the hard stuff.
• Counselor Clips: Caring messages and tips from a child and family counselor.
• Bible Connection: Bible study that connects children to the Truth and gives hope.
• Your Turn: Art and writing activities that help children express their feelings & thoughts. • A Letter From Your Heavenly Father: Scriptures that present the hope of the Gospel.
• My Journal: Extra pages for writing and drawing. Would you like to help this workbook get into the hands of a hurting child?
*A special heartfelt thank you to my amazing graphic designer, Tamara Dever, who partnered with me to create this resource! Check out her international award winning book design services at www.tlcbookdesign.com. I highly recommend her! 
*If you are interested in using this workbook as part of your ministry or would like to support the printing of Anxious Abby books, Help for the Hard Stuff workbooks, and possible new children’s books as a business sponsor, please email Alyssa Cathers at acathers@foundchristcounsel.org.
More than a picture book...
Anchored in Biblical Truth
God is watching over you, trust in Him and you'll get through! The readers learn to trust God and embrace the Truths in Isaiah 41:10!
Extension Activities
Get equipped to help children who worry! Check out the Coaching Kids Letter, Homerun Helps, "Your Turn" Activities, and Kid's Note from Coach Courage.
What Kids Think...
"I can put myself where Abby is and when she went to the cross to give all her worries to God, I gave Him my worries too!"
-Tristan, Age 11
Hello! I'd love to hear from you! :) Alyssa
