Ruby’s Worry: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Ruby’s Worry by Tom Percival
 
Ruby loves being Ruby. She enjoys exploring, playing and swinging high in the garden—until one day she discovers a small yellow Worry following her.
 
At first, Ruby tries to ignore it. But the more she keeps her feelings hidden, the larger the Worry becomes. It follows her everywhere, crowds the colour from the things she enjoys and leaves her feeling increasingly sad and alone, even though nobody else appears to notice it.
 
Then Ruby meets a boy who has a Worry of his own. When she asks him about it and they begin talking, something changes: their Worries start to shrink. Ruby discovers that worries are something everyone experiences and that sharing them with someone trustworthy can make them feel less overwhelming.
 
Tom Percival’s expressive use of colour turns an invisible feeling into something children can see and discuss. Sensitive, hopeful and easy to return to, Ruby’s Worry opens a natural conversation about recognising worries, noticing when someone else may need support and finding the courage to speak.