Book excerpt: Does your child struggle with negative thought patterns, stress, and anxiety? New York Times bestselling author and board-certified child psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen is here to help with his motivational picture book, Captain Snout and the Super Power Questions! Captain Snout encourages children to live a happier and healthier life with a more positive outlook. Don't let ANTS steal your happiness! That is what Captain Snout says loud and clear in this playful and encouraging book about living a positive life without the stress of negativity. What exactly are these ANTs? Automatic Negative Thoughts … and Captain Snout says we can use his super power questions to overcome the tough stuff and be heroic too! Written with easy-to-read text for children ages 4 to 8, Captain Snout and the Super Power Questions!: Uses the cognitive behavior therapy technique to encourage coping skills and strategies for problem solving Teaches children how to adopt a positive outlook and improve their overall well-being Teaches children how to overcome automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) Encourages young children dealing with anxiety Quirky and comical illustrations bring the story of Captain Snout alive and keep readers young and old interested. This brilliant picture book is a valuable resource for parents helping their children overcome stress and anxiety in everyday life.