Ruby Finds a Worry

by Tom Percival

Ruby is a perfectly happy little girl, until one day, she discovers something unexpected: a worry. It is a very small worry, so Ruby decides to try to ignore it. But the more she ignores it, the bigger it gets. It gets bigger and bigger until it is enormous and she cannot help but do the worst thing you can do with a worry: worry about it! Ruby feels like she is the only one with a worry, and that her worry will never go away. When Ruby meets a little boy who also has a worry, she discovers the best thing you can do when you have a worry: talk about it.

Ruby Finds a Worry is a relatable story for kids and adults of all ages. When we know how to handle our worries, it is much harder for them to grow and become enormous. This is the perfect discussion story for young children, who are learning to recognize and deal with their emotions, thoughts, needs, and worries. For more information on children’s mental health, check out https://childmind.org/.