Help your child understand and manage panic attacks and anxiety with this beautifully illustrated, evidence-based CBT book.

Leo Roars is a therapeutic storybook for children aged 8–12, written by CAMHS-experienced CBT therapist James Callaghan. This engaging chapter book follows Leo the Lion, who suddenly loses his roar after a panic attack. With support from Wise Owl and Elephant, Leo learns how anxiety works — and how to face it with courage.

• Each chapter includes:
• Simple CBT exercises for kids
• Discussion prompts for parents and caregivers
• Tools to build emotional resilience and confidence
• A supportive story that promotes school attendance, emotional regulation, and wellness

“It equips children with the tools they need to reduce anxiety and thrive.” — Dr. Judith Beck, President of Beck Institute

Endorsed by Dr. Judith S. Beck

President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy

We are proud to share that Leo Roars: A Brave Lion’s Guide to Beating Panic Attacks, the debut children’s CBT book by James Callaghan, has been clinically evaluated and endorsed by Dr. Judith Beck, one of the world’s most respected voices in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Dr. Beck is the President and Co-Founder of the Beck Institute, a global leader in evidence-based CBT education and research. She established the institute alongside her father, Dr. Aaron T. Beck, the founder of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

This endorsement highlights the book’s clinical accuracy, child-appropriate design, and its value in helping children, parents, and educators understand and manage anxiety using practical CBT tools.