Noah notices things other people sometimes miss. A change in someone’s voice. A question he wasn’t expecting. A friend who forgot to wave.
Paying attention helps Noah feel prepared, but sometimes his mind turns a small uncertainty into a very loud warning.
That is when his Worry Radar starts to beep.
The beep can show up when Noah has to read aloud, answer a question, try something unfamiliar, or wonder what someone else might be thinking. It can feel like an emergency, even when Noah is completely safe.
With help from his shaggy golden dog, Pickles, and the caring people around him, Noah begins to understand something important:
A beep is a signal to check. It is not proof that something bad is going to happen.
Noah’s Three Brave-Mind Skills
Check It
What is actually happening right now?
Be Brave
What is one small step I can take?
Try a Tool
Can I breathe slowly, ground myself, or use my reminder card?
Noah does not have to make his Worry Radar disappear. He learns that he can notice the beep, understand what it is telling him, and keep moving forward even while worry is still nearby.
As Noah grows more confident, he discovers that the skills helping him can also help someone else.
Things to Know About Noah
- His greatest strength
- He is observant, thoughtful, and kind.
- His loyal sidekick
- Pickles
- His best friend
- Mateo
- His supportive teacher
- Mrs. Vega
- Something he says when he is unsure
- “Yep.”
- What Noah is learning
- Being brave means taking the next safe step, even when the radar is beeping.
“I can hear the beep without letting it make every decision.”