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Swaney At The Museum : A Children's Book About A Transitional Object Overcoming Separation Anxiety, Miriam Berger May 2014

Swaney At The Museum : A Children's Book About A Transitional Object Overcoming Separation Anxiety, Miriam Berger

Graduate Student Independent Studies

The core of this thesis is an original picture book entitled "Swaney at the museum." It communicates the importance of calming self-talk in the face of anxiety.


The Big White Envelope : Addressing Anxiety In Young Children Through A Story, Emily Bramowitz May 2013

The Big White Envelope : Addressing Anxiety In Young Children Through A Story, Emily Bramowitz

Graduate Student Independent Studies

This paper examines the role of literature in mitigating anxiety in young children. It focuses on school-related anxiety, specifically the worried feelings among many children at the start of a new school. Embedded in the text is a children's book about a young girl's anticipation about the start of kindergarten.


Something To Celebrate : Exploring Cultural Celebrations Through Childrens Artwork, Jennifer Kirst May 2013

Something To Celebrate : Exploring Cultural Celebrations Through Childrens Artwork, Jennifer Kirst

Graduate Student Independent Studies

An original book designed for children aged eight to nine. It is a compilation of artwork, created by children around the world, that explores similarities among the world's many celebrations. Also includes a rationale for creating the book as well as the developmental appropriateness of the concepts presented within the book and examines curriculum implications for using the book