Ruby’s Worry: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Ruby’s Worry is a wonderfully written and illustrated story that introduces the concept of anxiety in a way that’s easy for children to understand. It follows Ruby, a cheerful girl who suddenly finds herself followed by a worry that grows the more she ignores it - a simple but powerful metaphor for how anxieties can build over time. The illustrations are bright and expressive, full of colour and warmth, which keeps even younger readers engaged while reinforcing the emotional story. The message - that talking about worries helps them shrink - is delivered with just the right balance of honesty and reassurance. It’s a book we’ve returned to many times, particularly as our eldest has grown and started to experience her own moments of worry or self-doubt. It’s written clearly enough that she can now read it independently, but I still find value in reading it together and using it as a gentle way to start discussions about feelings. It’s part of a wider series that tackles different emotions, and this one, in particular, stands out for its clarity, empathy and accessibility.

Love it!

I like how they make "worry" into a furry ball with unibrows. And the story is very easy for my boy, and it also tells him that it's normal to feel worried. And it offers a solution for when he's worried. We both enjoy the book so much!

Good book for your Little ones

my 3 yr old understood this concept well from the book. talk about your worries and it makes you feel better.