The Worried Book

Written by Howard Pearlstein · Illustrated by James Munro

Book #2 in the Emotions Series series

A book battles its own anxiety, teaching kids how to handle worries.

3.7 Goodreads · 50 ratings

36 pages· 433 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet a book that's more anxious than its readers! As it frets over being liked, it learns a vital lesson: everyone worries, but it's how we handle those worries that counts. With humor and warmth, this story encourages young readers to face their 'what-if' thoughts and imagine positive outcomes. Perfect for little worriers and their grownups, this tale offers a comforting perspective on anxiety.

From the publisher

A hilariously honest and heartwarming story about anxiety, self-doubt, and the power of positive thinking, The Worried Book shows young readers that it’s OK to worry–what matters is how we respond.The Worried Book is having a bit of a meltdown. “Hi, I can’t wait for you to read me… You are going to read me, right? Wait–what if you don’t like me? What if nobody likes me?!”Meet the most anxious book on the shelf–a nervous narrator who worries about everything that could possibly go wrong. But as the pages turn, this worried book discovers something important: everyone feels anxious sometimes, and the key isn’t to make the worries disappear–it’s learning what to do with them.With warmth, humor, and a gentle touch, The Worried Book invites young readers to acknowledge their “what-if” thoughts and imagine what could go right instead of wrong. A reassuring read for little worriers and the grownups who love them, this story is perfect for classrooms, bedtime, or anytime kids need a comforting perspective.

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