Ruby’s Worry

Ruby's Worry gently guides children through recognising and sharing their hidden worries. This sensitive story shows how a small concern can grow if left unspoken and highlights the power of opening up to trusted people. A valuable addition to Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series, it provides a compassionate tool to support mental health conversations with young children.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages children to express and communicate their feelings.
• Normalises worries and anxiety as part of childhood experience.
• Builds emotional resilience and coping strategies.
• Supports development of self-regulation and wellbeing skills.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use as a prompt for journaling about feelings and personal worries.
• Facilitate circle time discussions to share and support peers.
• Develop visual aids or worry boxes to help manage anxieties.
• Incorporate mindfulness and breathing exercises into lessons.

Information:

• Author: Tom Percival
• Format: Paperback, 236 x 300 mm, 32 pages