Ruby’s Worry

Ruby’s Worry is a wonderfully written and illustrated story that introduces the concept of anxiety in a way that’s easy for children to understand. It follows Ruby, a cheerful girl who suddenly finds herself followed by a worry that grows the more she ignores it - a simple but powerful metaphor for how anxieties can build over time. The illustrations are bright and expressive, full of colour and warmth, which keeps even younger readers engaged while reinforcing the emotional story. The message - that talking about worries helps them shrink - is delivered with just the right balance of honesty and reassurance. It’s a book we’ve returned to many times, particularly as our eldest has grown and started to experience her own moments of worry or self-doubt. It’s written clearly enough that she can now read it independently, but I still find value in reading it together and using it as a gentle way to start discussions about feelings. It’s part of a wider series that tackles different emotions, and this one, in particular, stands out for its clarity, empathy and accessibility.

This is a beautifully written book for young children who are dealing with big feelings. After buying this, I am slowly adding to the collection, as we live reading it together. Such a simple story with a clear message. It helps to start a bigger conversation about the importance of talking and sharing our problems. I love it, and actually think most adult's would benefit from the simplicity of this book, not just children.

Child loves this book, it's well written.

This is a lovely story for adults and children. As a primary school teacher, this is always at the front of my bookshelf at the beginning of the term. It's inclusive, beautifully written and even for those who are not strong readers, the pictures are lovely. A staple in my classroom.

Great little book to get your little ones talking. Daughter loves it

Helped my friends little girl with sled confidence

This is an absolutely gem of a storybook. When Ruby finds a worry, she just tries to ignore it until it almost consumes everything around her, no one else can see Ruby’s worry, not her family nor her school mates or teachers. Then one day she finds a boy sitting on a bench alone, but he is not really alone, he too also has a worry with him... This book conveys a really important message in the most delightfully simple way. This book is a must read for children of all ages parents should definitely introduce this book to their little ones. The illustrations are gorgeous and I have read this book to my daughter several times and she loves it.

Great book opened up conversations with my nephews

Love it!

I like how they make "worry" into a furry ball with unibrows. And the story is very easy for my boy, and it also tells him that it's normal to feel worried. And it offers a solution for when he's worried. We both enjoy the book so much!

Good book for your Little ones

my 3 yr old understood this concept well from the book. talk about your worries and it makes you feel better.

I really enjoy the book as do my students, unfortunately, it is exactly the same book as Ruby finds a worry and is $6.00 more.