Justy the Dinosaur and The Wiggly Tail

Why is my body doing this?

Justy wakes up feeling… different. His tail won’t stop wiggling.

Wiggle. Wiggle.

He tries to hold still. He squeezes his toes. He scrunches his eyes. But the feeling keeps growing — buzzy, fluttery, and hard to understand.

Then Justy remembers…

Today is sharing day at school.

Through gentle curiosity, body awareness, and simple coping strategies, Justy learns something important:

Sometimes our bodies aren’t the problem —they’re trying to help us.

This comforting story helps children understand anxiety and nervous feelings in a way that feels safe, relatable, and empowering. Instead of fearing big emotions, kids learn how to notice them, move through them, and do brave things anyway.

What this book teaches children

• How to recognize physical signs of anxiety• That nervous feelings are normal and protective• Simple regulation strategies (breathing, movement, pressure, pausing)• Confidence to face new or scary situations

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, early elementary children, and sensitive or strong-feeling kids.