Jack's Worry

Written and illustrated by Sam Zuppardi

A young trumpeter battles growing anxiety before his first concert.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

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.

From the publisher

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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