May 10, 2026

More Books for the Kid Who Worries

The worried kid needs a deeper shelf. Here are five more books.

Cover of Ruby’s Worry

Ruby’s Worry

by Tom Percival

A reassuring and sensitive book – the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries. From the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. 'If your child has a worry - and all children do have worries - this is the ideal book to encourage them to talk about it' Parents In Touch 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.

Cover of The Worrysaurus

The Worrysaurus

by Rachel Bright

A modern Wemberly Worried-featuring dinosaurs!-for today's young readers, with reassuring, lighthearted text and charming illustrations sure to calm the anxious butterflies in any child's tummy. It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy...What if he hasn't brought enough to eat?What if he gets lost in the jungle?What if it rains?!With a little help from his mom, Worrysaurus finds a way to soothe the anxious butterflies, chase his fears away, and find peace and happiness in the moment at hand.Discover the perfect book to help every little anxious Worrysaurus let go of their fears, and feel happy in the moment at hand! The Worrysaurus strikes just the right balance of positive, lighthearted, and kid-friendly, with reassuring, rhyming text from Rachel Bright, the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and Love Monster, and charming illustrations from Chris Chatterton. Perfect for any reader who might feel the flutter of an anxious butterfly in their tummy, The Worrysaurus is sure to become a storytime favorite!

Cover of Wemberly Worried

Wemberly Worried

by Kevin Henkes

Wemberly worries about everything. Big things, little things, and things in between. Her biggest worry is her first day of school. When she gets there, the teacher introduces her to another mouse who worries about everything too. The worry gets smaller when shared.

Cover of The Worry Box

The Worry Box

by Suzanne Chiew

Murray Bear has lots of worries. His sister Molly teaches him to write each worry on a slip of paper and put it in a special box. The worries don't go away. They become something he can manage. Kirkus: an alternative to worry dolls for anxious children.

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My Monster and Me

by Nadiya Hussain

A small boy and his worry monster. The monster has always been there. It follows him everywhere. When he finally tells his grandmother, the monster starts to shrink. It doesn't disappear. It gets small enough to fit in his pocket. Kirkus starred review. Written by Hussain from her own lifelong panic disorder.

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