Jack's Worry
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

Jack's Worry

Written & illustrated by Sam Zuppardi

A young trumpeter battles growing anxiety before his first concert.

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32 pages
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Jack's excitement for his first trumpet concert turns to anxiety as a persistent Worry shadows him. Despite his mother's encouragement and attempts to shake it off, the fear of failure looms large. As the concert approaches, Jack must find a way to conquer his nerves and shrink his Worry. Will he overcome his fear and play his heart out, or will the Worry win? This heartfelt tale explores the universal challenge of facing new experiences and the triumph of overcoming self-doubt.

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A touching and reassuring story about the jitters associated with first experiences – and the satisfaction that comes with conquering your fears. Jack loves playing the trumpet, and for weeks he’s been looking forward to taking part in his first concert. But on the morning of the big day, Jack finds he has a Worry. And his Worry starts to grow. Even when Jack’s mother calls him for a special breakfast, even when he hides under the bed or runs around the yard, his Worry follows him. Suddenly, when it’s almost time to leave for the concert, Jack finds it’s all too much. For anyone who’s ever been afraid of failing at something new, this book offers just what’s needed to shrink a Worry down to size.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about anxietyBooks about feeling scaredBooks about worryingBooks about social themes
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Publication
Published
April 26, 2016
First published
April 12, 2016
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763678456

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