Author: Aureen Pinto Wagner & Paul A. Jutton
Type or emotional/crisis issue addressed: anxiety
Year of Publication: 2004
Publisher and Location: Lighthouse Press, Inc.
# ISBN-10: 0967734762
# ISBN-13: 978-0967734767
Target Age Level: Ages 9-12 Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
# of Pages: 48
Quality of Illustrations: very good
Brief Summary: Casey's struggle with OCD, his sense of hope when he learns about treatment, his relief that neither he nor his parents are to blame, and eventually, his victory over OCD.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children:
This book makes OCD and its treatment easy for children to understand. Along with its companion guide for parents brings hope and help to children and families who suffer from this illness.
Activity: After reading the book, each children can create their own history about a imaginary friend that suffers of OCD
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