Fergal is Fretting! Discover Fergal's mindfulness steps that help children deal with anxiety

by Starling, Robert

• ISBN13: 9781839132636
• ISBN10: 1839132639
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2026-02-03
• Publisher: Andersen Press
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Summary

In the latest story in the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted series, Fergal learns how to deal with his anxiety about his friend coming to stay with one very simple tip...

Fergal’s friend Elspeth is coming to stay, and he is very excited . . . but there’s a problem. He hasn’t been able to see her in such a long time, so what if it’s not the same? When he thinks about Elspeth’s visit, his face feels hot, he can’t keep still and he keeps needing the toilet. But there’s one very simple thing he can do to make his fretting go away.

Learn the tried-and-tested mindfulness technique to help children deal with anxiety of all kinds – including social anxiety – with Fergal! 

Author Biography

Robert Starling began doodling creatures and characters at school and hasn't stopped since. When he's not sketching up new characters or writing down stories he can be found sculpting, brewing coffee, adjusting his headphones or foraging in the kitchen for cake. Fergal is Fuming, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award, was his first book.