The Worrysaurus
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Worrysaurus

Written by Rachel Bright · Illustrated by Chris Chatterton

A dinosaur's picnic is threatened by worries. Can he find peace?

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32 pages· 518 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Worrysaurus plans a perfect picnic, but anxiety creeps in. What if he didn't pack enough food? What if he gets lost or it rains? With his mom's guidance, he learns to calm his fears and enjoy the moment. Will Worrysaurus overcome his worries and find happiness? This delightful tale offers reassurance and joy for any child feeling anxious.

From the publisher

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!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
518
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~491L
Themes & topics
Books about dinosaursBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about anxietyBooks about worryingBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
510098
Publication
Published
October 6, 2020
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338634082

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