Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings)

I like this book when talking to children about worries or anxiety. Some books are too abstract for my taste--this one addresses the topic directly but in a child friendly way. Kids can read about Ruby who is dealing with worries while simultaneously thinking about their own. I have bought many books to help kids and some just sit on the shelf unused. This one, however, is one I pull down often.

Helps children with talking about their anxiety.

I was inspired by the illustrations, the value of the story in helping kids with worries, the diversity included with the book, Ruby’s natural hairstyle -yep, this book is a keeper!!!

My (almost) 4 year old started to get scared but the book got to the point in a sweet way. Very sweet book and helps open dialogue with small children

I have this book in my preschool classroom. I bought a second copy for my husband therapy office. Discusses that if you talk about your worries they seem smaller and not so big anymore. Good illustrations for kids too.

My 9 yr old dtr struggles with a lot of anxiety and separation. I bought this based on reviews. This is such a lovely well written story. Focuses on how Ruby’s worry follows her around and gets larger especially if she ignores it. (That’s the part my dtr really related to) and Ruby friends a friend with a worry as well. Once they talk about it it gets smaller. I’m really glad I got this book. We still talk about it especially at school drop off when that’s really difficult for her. Since we read it often and we talk about her anxieties, she’s slowly gotten better at separating. It’s a good read for any child with worries.

Such a great book and a good lesson for everyone.

I love the way this book introduces how to handle worries. Done with cute characters and pictures. Very age appropriate!