The Worry Balloon

Ages 3-8

Story Sample

Leo’s mind felt full of worries. “What if I make a mistake? What if something goes wrong?”

His grandmother sat beside him. “I see you have a lot of ‘what-ifs’ right now. Want to learn how to send them away?”

Leo blinked. “Send them away?”

She smiled. “Close your eyes. Imagine you’re holding a big balloon in your hands.”

Leo squeezed his eyes shut, picturing the balloon.

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