Are My Thoughts Worth Listening To? is a powerful and practical picture book that helps children understand, manage, and challenge negative self-talk. When intrusive thoughts begin to take over, they can feel constant, overwhelming, and impossible to ignore. In this relatable and reassuring story, a young child shares what it feels like when those thoughts grow louder, affecting sleep, confidence, and everyday life. With gentle guidance from a trusted adult, the child discovers a simple but transformative strategy: turning negative thoughts into a character of their own creation. By giving those thoughts a name, a face, and a voice, they become something that can be questioned, challenged, and talked back to. As the child begins to push back, confidence grows, control returns, and the thoughts lose their power. With Becky Overeem's warm, accessible storytelling and Sarah Trolle's expressive illustrations, this book offers children a clear, memorable tool they can use in their own lives. An empowering resource for families, classrooms, and therapeutic settings, Are My Thoughts Worth Listening To? supports children to build resilience, self-belief, and a healthier relationship with their inner voice.

• Format: Paperback / softback
• Publication Date: 08/06/2026
• Publisher: Mary Egan Publishing
• Illustrations: Colour illustrations throughout
• Country of Origin: New Zealand
• Pages: 30
• 5-8 years