Set 5: Jitter and Book Jitter Jumps

Set 5: Jitter Soft Toy & “Jitter Jumps” Storybook

Meet Jitter — the Fear Mood Muncher ⚡

Jitter represents fear, nervousness and the uncomfortable feelings that can appear when children face uncertainty, change or new experiences. Whether it is starting school, making friends, speaking in front of others or trying something unfamiliar, Jitter helps children understand that fear is a normal emotional visitor that everyone experiences.

The “Jitter Jumps” storybook and Jitter soft toy work together to help children recognise what fear feels like in the body while learning safe and supportive ways to calm their nervous system and build confidence. Through relatable storytelling and a comforting character companion, children discover that bravery does not mean never feeling scared — it means taking small steps forward even when fear visits.

Jitter helps children understand:
✨ Fear is a natural protective emotion
✨ Nervous feelings come and go
✨ Courage can grow through small actions
✨ Thoughts and worries are not facts
✨ We are not our emotions — they are visitors

The Jitter soft toy gives children a reassuring way to externalise fear and anxiety, making difficult feelings easier to talk about without shame or embarrassment. By seeing fear as “Jitter visiting,” children can separate themselves from the emotion and feel more in control, calm and emotionally safe.

Perfect for:
📚 Schools and classrooms
🏡 Families and home learning
💛 Wellbeing and nurture spaces
🗣️ Therapy and emotional support sessions
👩🏫 Teachers, parents and carers

“Jitter Jumps” and the Jitter soft toy help build emotional literacy, resilience and self-confidence while opening positive conversations about fear, bravery and emotional wellbeing.

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