Told through the eyes of Bree, Laforet gracefully and humorously handles the issues that arise when overexcitability and worries get in the way of Bree making friends, and through Bree’s belly breathing technique, Laforet offers proven stress coping strategies to calm nerves.Īs a Gifted Intervention Specialist and parent of a gifted child, I have met many children like Bree, and I found Bree and the Nametag Worries to be heartwarming and believable. Despite some first day mishaps, Bree discovers other children with whom she identifies and a new friend.įor gifted children who struggle with anxiety and with fitting in Bree and The Nametag Worries by Christine Sromek Laforet is an ideal book to ease children through these authentic school transitions. As a gifted child, Bree is over excitable, curious and often misunderstood by classmates. Will her classmates like the name tag she has created? Will she make friends? These “worries” are further compounded by Bree’s active imagination and her learning differences. Six year old, Bree Wilson, is plagued by first day of school anxiety.
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