Ruby Finds a Worry

As an expert worrier, I really related to this book about a spunky girl named Ruby who one day discovers a worry. What I love about this book is that the worry is illustrated, so we can see its intimidating facial expression and watch it grow in size. The worry follows Ruby to all her favorite places—the school bus, the swing set, the movies—and it prevents her from doing what she loves. But it’s not until she spots another worry sitting with a boy that she is able to face her fear about the worry and do the best thing… show more.

Ruby has a small worry, depicted as a small yellow blob, that follows her everywhere. When Ruby ignores her worry, it grows larger and crowds out her other thoughts. It isn’t until she faces her worry and talks about it with a friend that her worry starts to shrink and become manageable again. A simple to understand story that encourages children to face their troubling thoughts and to discuss their feelings.