Max’s Megalodon-Sized Anxiety is a heartfelt and humorous picture book that dives deep into big feelings with a giant imaginary friend by your child’s side.

Written for children ages 5–8 (and the grown-ups who love them), this story follows Max, a bright, imaginative boy with a not-so-imaginary problem: anxiety. While Max can handle bugs, bedtime, and even broccoli, he finds it tough to face new places, loud noises, and talking to other people. That is, until Sandy arrives: a towering, funny, red-sunglasses-wearing megalodon who helps Max manage overwhelming feelings in a way that’s playful, empowering, and safe.

Together, Max and Sandy use fun strategies like breathing games, tapping tricks, counting exercises, and silly visualizations to face life’s worries head-on. The story blends humor with emotional honesty to help kids better understand and talk about anxiety and to assure them they’re not alone.

Whether your child is about to start school, experiencing social worry, or just having a hard time with change, Max’s Megalodon-Sized Anxiety offers both comfort and practical coping tools.