A very kind, informative and encouraging book about anxiety. The fitting photographs of birds in various anxious situations was helpful to understand the emotion and funny. Would definitely recommend.

I think this book does a great job of explaining many of the different ways anxiety can manifest. I think kids will enjoy the photos of birds. It was informative.

Silly, quirky and funny from the get go. This picture book shows the reader it's okay to take life unseriously.

This book is for breaking ice on the topic of anxiety, opening a conversation aimed at kids (or adults who vehemently deny the reality of anxiety), and having a light hearted moment of being seen/validated in your experience of anxiety. However, this is not a medical journal or a serious book on the subject, which in itself is much nuanced and deep. It would not do justice to stop your exploration with this explanation of anxiety, but it definitely is a good starting point.

First off I want to thank the ARC for letting me have this book. What a cute and quick read! If you have anxiety this is a good starter book just to like help you with dealing with it. It's more of a self-help satire book! Worth the read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
As one who has anxiety, this book is very relatable. I think this book is great for anyone, if they have anxiety or not. It hits the highlights and lowlights of how anxiety affects people.
The birds pictures are fun and I like that the end of the book tells what kind of birds were pictured.

I love this book.

Hoopman does an exceptional job of clearly explaining the feelings and physical symptoms of anxiety in a way that can be understood by children and yet also helpful for adults. She provides strategies for managing stress and anxiety. This approach is wonderfully non-threatening and offers a helpful way to cope with those worrisome feelings.

The accompanying bird photos are beautiful and perfectly illustrate the ideas being discussed. Some are incredibly cute, even comical, and are sure to bring smiles to the faces of children and adults alike.

This book is an excellent resource for parents, counselors and teachers. It is part of the All Animals series that explores other topics such as autism spectrum and ADHD.

This is an accessible and relatable introduction to anxiety. It does a good job of explaining the differences between anxiety and an anxiety disorder

It manages to capture the massiveness of it without downplaying how it affects people

For a small book it took a nuanced and compassionate approach to anxiety

A really great book that delves into all things 'anxiety'.
Although this might have been aimed at children to explain the feeling of anxiety, it was a gentle reminder for this big kid, that her anxiety is normal, and to be kind to herself.

Thank you, Net Galley, for the Advanced Readers Copy of this book. It was extremely cute while explaining anxiety on a level that children could easily understand. This book is long overdue for kids struggling and unable to put into words how they are feeling.

Similar to Inside Out 2, this picture book does an amazing job explaining anxiety to kids, here using some very funny photographs of birds looking less-than-majestic. The book both describes common symptoms as well as providing realistic tools to help. Wish I had this as a kid to put into words what I so often felt.

This is the third in a series of books explaining behavior. Of the three, the cats with autism, the dogs with ADHD, this one is the best of the three. The reason why is that it gives some steps to deal with anxiety. Ya know there is that old joke punchline: Give them some chicken soup. A chicken is a bird, right? To help with anxiety, have a bowl of chicken soup. Good for you, but not so good for the chicken. No wonder all birds have anxiety. So would I.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC! I love this book! It's just what my inner child needs to hear, to make me feel like I'm not alone in my anxiety, and it makes the subject approachable. I think it is wonderful for both kids *and* their parents. The pictures are the perfect addition, too. Such a unique concept for a book. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series!

All Birds Have Anxiety: An affirming introduction to anxiety is a lovely nonfiction book by award-winning author, Kathy Hoopmann. It fits nicely into her All Animals series, which includes All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum: An affirming introduction to autism and All Dogs Have ADHD: An affirming introduction to ADHD. All three books are written so that children can understand complex medical terms using animals. The bird photographs are charming, and even children too young to read will enjoy looking at the pictures.

I ordered the last published version (2017) in ebook format to compare with this newest edition. As far as I can tell, nothing has changed. It was an excellent book in 2017 and it's an excellent book in 2026. The photographs are beautiful, the captions are well written, and this book is perfect for readers of any age. Adults can read it to younger children, school-aged children can read it for themselves, and anyone will enjoy having this book in their collection.

I particularly loved this book because I have anxiety, and it can be hard to explain why I don't do the things I love, cancel plans, and am always stressed. All Birds Have Anxiety: An affirming introduction to anxiety soothed my soul as I read it. The photos were perfectly chosen to match the words on each page; they made me smile.

Whether the reader knows someone with anxiety, or just loves birds, it will make an excellent gift. I wish I'd had a copy sooner. That said, I plan to gift all three of my adult children with copies of all three books because they are children's books that are still relevant for adults. I highly recommend all three books, but this one is by far my favorite of the series.

I find this book really interesting and well-written. It's perfect for explaining anxiety to people of all ages. It mades you feel seen

All Birds Have Anxiety is an informative children's book on anxiety. It explains common feelings of anxiety, as well as the debilitating side of anxiety. All while being presented with wonderful professional photographs with birds. I do love how the author ends with that there are coping tools and mechanisms available to anyone with anxiety.

A special thank you to NetGalley, Kathy Hoopmann and John Murray Press for the complimentary copy.

Kathy Hoopmann's books All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum, All Birds Have Anxiety, and All Dogs Have ADHD are such a gift. They take big, often misunderstood topics and make them feel approachable, kind, and full of heart.

What makes these books truly great is how they raise awareness for the general public without ever feeling heavy. They show, in the sweetest way, that people experience the world differently and that those differences deserve understanding, not judgment. For kids especially, these books are a gentle doorway into empathy. They make it easy to talk about neurodiversity and emotions in a way that feels safe and even fun.

And the artwork... honestly, it's adorable. The cute photos soften everything, making the messages land with warmth instead of worry. It's hard to read them without smiling.

A lovely, meaningful trio that teaches compassion with charm.

My 8 year old was diagnosed with anxiety when she was 6. Its likely been brought on by her epilepsy, but any book for her age group I can get my hands on about anxiety, I do. This book was great to read with her. It makes these big feelings that in previous generations were generally ignored or mislabeled, feel less isolating for someone her age. The pictures were great and at times had us both giggling. 10/10 would recommend.

Thank you NetGalley for this review copy.

I can't believe how cute this was. Kind of like a collection of memes. But I liked how it flowed. Great for a kid who might be feeling alone. Ok, maybe adults, too.

I love the idea behind this series! It was informative without being overwhelming for younger readers and introduces them to a heavier topic in a simple and easy way. It's very well done especially with the bright colorful photos of various birds that aptly support the points being made.

All Birds Have Anxiety: An Affirming Introduction to Anxiety
Written By: Kathy Hoppmann

Releases on September 24 2026

Thank you to Netgalley and John Murray Press / Sheldon Press for providing me with an Advanced Copy to review! All opinions in this review are my own.

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Being with those who listen to us and accept us makes a world of difference.”

What I Liked:
🩷Relatable for anyone who has anxiety
🩷Simple sentences to help children understand such a large feeling
🩷Adorable and entertaining pictures

What I Didn’t Like:
🩷No Introduction like the other books in this series: All Dogs Have ADHD and All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum.
🩷More from a first person point of view rather than a third person – which worked for myself as someone with anxiety but not for explaining to others what anxiety is.
🩷Wouldn’t load on my kindle system to read


My Book Rating System
⭐️ means it was a DNF.
⭐️⭐️ means I should have chosen to DNF.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was okay. I will not read this again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was good. I will probably read this again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was amazing. I will definitely be reading this again.

I loved reading this with my children and taking a look at anxiety in the illustration of birds. A lot of the statements were relatable and the birds did a good job of matching those statements.

I enjoyed this book. I think it covers an important topic for kids to get an understanding of anxiety. I think it is especially important if the child's family has a history of anxiety. It would offers kids necessary information that they could use if it ever came up. My one critique of the book is the length. On one hand, like I said, it's helpful information and the book is thorough. On the other hand, it's long, and even I, as an adult, was getting a little bored. Other than that, it was great.