Books About Worrying · 79 titles considered

The Best Worrying Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about worrying? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Year of Billy Miller
Every Missing Piece
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Worrying

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

The Year of Billy Miller

By Kevin Henkes · Book #1 in the Billy Miller series

A young boy navigates the challenges of second grade while dealing with family dynamics and his own self-doubt.

240 pages· 21,830 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 9,073 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

What About Worms!?

A brave tiger's only fear: worms. Can he overcome it?

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (2021)
56 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,460 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

When You Reach Me

Mysterious notes predict a death. Can Miranda unravel the truth in time?

199 pages· 39,395 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 118,325 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1986

Wake Up, Sun!

A group of farm animals try to find the sun when it doesn't rise on time.

32 pages· 302 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 307 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

Ruby Finds a Worry

A young girl struggles with a growing worry that affects her daily life until she finds a way to overcome it.

32 pages· 429 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,093 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Violet Mackerel's Possible Friend

By Anna Branford, Elanna Allen (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Violet Mackerel series

A young girl battles self-doubt to win a new friend's heart.

128 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 233 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Franklin Endicott and the Third Key

A young boy named Frank Endicott tries to overcome his many worries and fears with the help of his friends and neighbors.

112 pages· 6,990 words· Est. 54 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,004 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Every Missing Piece

A girl seeks truth about a missing boy, uncovering secrets and facing her own past.

288 pages· 53,017 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 744 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten

A sensory-sensitive kitty faces the chaos of kittygarten.

40 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 791 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

A child learns to manage anxiety with creative strategies and a worry hat.

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 488 ratings
$10.95Save 4%
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Worrying Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about worrying for the youngest readers and listeners.

Worries Are Not Forever

Ages 1–4 · 2018

Help toddlers ease worries with simple, comforting strategies.

Rainy Day
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Rainy Day

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Glub-Glub's fear of rain may cost him the joy of play. Will he overcome it?

No Worries for Whale
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No Worries for Whale

Ages 2–5 · 2021

A young whale's worries are soothed by a comforting presence.

Little Worry
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Little Worry

Ages 0–5 · 2021

A child's fear of the dark transforms into a journey of comfort and understanding.

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Worrying Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about worrying for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Whatever Comes Tomorrow

Ages 4–9 · 2023

A lyrical tale helps children face tomorrow's uncertainties with courage and calm.

What If, Pig?

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Pig's party plans spiral into worry. Can Mouse help him find optimism?

Right Now, I Am Fine

Ages 6–9 · 2020

Help kids conquer anxiety with simple, calming techniques.

Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year

Ages 5–7 · 2023

An anxious girl finds hope and courage through a teacher's kindness at her new school.

Is a Worry Worrying You?

Ages 5–8 · 2005

Children's worries unravel through humor and imagination.

The Don't Worry Book
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The Don't Worry Book

Ages 3–6 · 2019

When worries loom, find comfort and laughter around every corner.

Jack's Worry

Ages 4–7 · 2016

A young trumpeter battles growing anxiety before his first concert.

Brave Every Day

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Camila's fears grow on a class trip, but helping a friend reveals her hidden courage.

100th Day Worries

Ages 4–8 · 2000

Jessica must find 100 perfect items for school. What will she choose?

My Monster and Me
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My Monster and Me

Ages 3–5 · 2019

A boy's invisible worry monster shadows him. Can he find peace?

The Noisy Classroom

Ages 6–8 · 2020

A girl faces her fears of joining the noisy class. What surprises await her?

Wanda's Words Got Stuck

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A shy witch must find her voice to save a friend during a magic contest disaster.

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Worrying Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about worrying for developing and independent readers.

Graphic Nov.
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The Worry (Less) Book

Ages 6–10 · 2020

Discover how to identify and manage anxiety to find calm and live more fully.

The Lost Whale

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A boy's quest to find a missing whale may heal his family.

Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now

Ages 8–12 · 2006

A young girl faces her biggest worry: losing her best friend forever.

Justin Case: Shells, Smells, and the Horrible Flip-Flops of Doom

Ages 7–9 · 2012

Justin faces camp challenges and fears, striving for bravery before fourth grade.

Justin Case: School, Drool, and Other Daily Disasters

Ages 7–10 · 2010

Third grade chaos: wrong teacher, lost toy, and a brave heart. Can Justin navigate his fears?

Mind Over Monsters

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A mindfulness app turns fears into reality, unleashing monsters in school. Can they conquer their fears before chaos reigns?

Justin Case: Rules, Tools, and Maybe a Bully
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Justin Case: Rules, Tools, and Maybe a Bully

Ages 7–9 · 2014

Fourth grade brings new challenges: friends, bullies, and tests. Can he navigate it all?

Tim Possible & the Secret of the Snake Pit

Ages 7–10 · 2023

Time-traveling friends face Weremoles threatening their city.

Tim Possible & the Ultimate Road Trip
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Tim Possible & the Ultimate Road Trip

Ages 7–10 · 2024

A time-traveling T-Rex and friends face interdimensional chaos.

Just My Luck

Ages 9–13 · 2016

A dodgeball mishap, a crush, and chaos at the Fall Fiesta-val. Can Zack win Abhi's heart?

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