Ruby's Worry

What do our readers think of Ruby's Worry? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy Ruby’s bright illustrations and find the story helpful for understanding that everyone has worries. Children especially like the idea that talking about feelings can help a worry feel smaller.

What does the Pageticker team say about Ruby's Worry?

Tom Percival gives Ruby’s worry a visible, growing presence, making a difficult feeling easy for young children to recognise and discuss. The story is gentle, visually striking and reassuring, with a strong message about sharing worries and noticing when others may need help. It is especially well suited to shared reading at home or in the classroom.

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What is Ruby's Worry about?

Ruby loves being herself, but one day she discovers a worry that just won’t go away. As it grows bigger each day, Ruby starts to feel sadder and sadder. Will she find out how to make her worry disappear? This gentle and uplifting story helps children understand and share their feelings, showing that talking about worries can make them much smaller.

About the author

Tom Percival is a much-loved author and illustrator from the UK. He creates heart-warming picture books and stories for children, such as the popular 'Big Bright Feelings' series and 'Ruby's Worry'. Tom enjoys helping children explore their feelings through his wonderful stories and colourful illustrations.

Discussion ideas around Ruby's Worry

Ruby’s changing feelings: How does Ruby’s worry change the way she enjoys the things she usually loves?

What worries look like: Why do you think the illustrator shows Ruby’s worry as something we can see?

Sharing feelings: What might make it easier for someone to talk about a worry?

Helping someone else: How can you tell that another child might be worried, even if they do not say so?

Your own worries: What could you do if a worry started to feel bigger and bigger?