Cody's Cosmic Campout
by
Thomas
A story about Anxiety
for your 1st Grader.
Cactus Cody sat by the cozy fire. He looked at the tall cacti all around. The desert air was cool on his cheeks.
Zibloo fiddled with a funny gadget. The alien’s round eyes shone with wonder as the stars sparkled above.
The fire crackled softly, sending orange sparks into the sky. It was bright and warm against the dark night.
Cactus Cody frowned. He felt a tightness in his chest. “The night is so quiet,” he whispered. “I feel a little worried.”
Zibloo noticed Cody’s worry. “I feel anxious sometimes too,” said Zibloo. “It is okay to be nervous.”
A tall cactus stood nearby, its spines shining in the moonlight. The desert felt both strange and special.
Cactus Cody remembered how he once got butterflies in his stomach before roping a horse. He realized nervousness can happen anytime.
Zibloo said, “When I worry, I take small, slow breaths. In...and out. Let’s try together!”