Ruby’s Worry Paperback – 18 July 2018

Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? A perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children's bookshelves. From Tom Percival's bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be.

Title: Ruby’s Worry

Author: Tom Percival

Age Range: 3–7 years

Themes: Emotions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Empathy, Self-expression

Description:

Ruby’s Worry tells the story of a joyful young girl named Ruby who discovers a worry — a small, fuzzy cloud — that starts to follow her around. At first, it’s barely noticeable, but the more Ruby tries to ignore it, the bigger it gets. She doesn’t understand what it is or how to make it go away, and the worry begins to take over her life. It’s not until Ruby meets another child with a worry of their own that she learns an important lesson: sharing your feelings can make your worries shrink.

This gentle and reassuring story helps children understand that it's okay to have worries, and that talking about them is the first step to feeling better. It encourages emotional resilience, empathy, and the value of open communication.