My Legs Feel Like Soft Spaghetti

A Faith-Based Story About Anxiety & Courage (The Feelings Sleuths)

Tessa got the part - and now her legs feel like soft spaghetti. When Tessa is cast as Miriam in her homeschool co-op's play about Moses, she's excited... until she remembers she'll have to sing, dance, and shake the timbrel in front of everyone. Her heart pounds. Her knees go wobbly as water. A big part of her just wants to run away. But with the help of her warm, funny family - and the Feelings Sleuths' secret song - Tessa learns something surprising: her nervous feeling isn't her enemy. Anxiety has a job. It shows up when something feels risky, and it can help her get ready to be brave. As Tessa steps onto the stage, she discovers that courage doesn't mean the scared feeling disappears. It means taking one brave step anyway - and trusting that God is right there with her. A gentle, faith-filled picture book for ages 4-8 that helps children: Understand what anxiety is and why we feel itNotice big feelings in their bodies, thoughts, and actionsMove from "I want to run away" to "I can be brave"Trust God when something feels scaryPerfect for bedtime, Sunday school, homeschool, and any child facing a first performance, a new class, or a big, scary moment. From The Feelings Sleuths series - stories that help children name their feelings and choose what to do with them. Look for the first adventure, A Rock in My Tummy: A Faith-Based Story About Feeling Guilty & Making Things Right.