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Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings) Paperback – Picture Book, August 3, 2021

by Tom Percival (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars 1,537 ratings
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What do you do when a worry won't leave you alone? This beloved picture book from the Big Bright Feelings series is perfect for reassuring young readers in times of stress.

Meet Ruby-a happy, curious, imaginative girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It's not such a big Worry, at first. But every day, it grows a little bigger…and a little bigger…until eventually, the Worry is ENORMOUS and all she can think about. Can she ever feel happy again?

But then Ruby discovers that everyone has worries, and not only that, there's a great way to get rid of them too…she just has to share her feelings. This perceptive and poignant story is the perfect springboard for talking to children about emotions and anxieties.

The Big Bright Feelings picture book series provides kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics-from being true to yourself to dealing with worries, managing anger, and making friends. These topics can be difficult to talk about. But these books act as sensitive and reassuring springboards for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings.

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Big Bright Feelings
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  6. Dimensions
    9.35 x 0.15 x 11.8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Children's Books
  8. Publication date
    August 3, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1547607246
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1547607242
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“A priceless lesson for any child--or adult--conveyed in a beautifully child-friendly manner . . . A valuable asset to the library of a child who experiences anxiety and a great book to get children talking about their feelings.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Focuses on the socio-emotional health of children . . . providing a window for discussions about fear and anxiety.” ―Booklist

“Percival treats worry like a natural part of life, including the idea that sharing worries with others is a good way to ensure 'they never hung around for long.'” ―Publishers Weekly

“A captivating tale about happiness, being yourself, and the magic of learning to spread your wings and fly.” ―Foreword Reviews, starred review, on PERFECTLY NORMAN

“The message of acceptance . . . is presented in a child-appropriate and thoughtful manner.” ―Booklist on PERFECTLY NORMAN

“An ideal selection for storytimes.” ―School Library Journal on PERFECTLY NORMAN

“Percival's message is emphasized through the canny use of color as a storytelling mechanism: Norman's world is in greyscale . . . As the wings come out, Norman and everything he's near turns technicolor.” ―Publishers Weekly on PERFECTLY NORMAN

“The contrast of black-and-white illustrations with splashes of bright color complements the story's theme. . . . A heartwarming story about facing fears and acceptance.” ―Kirkus Reviews on PERFECTLY NORMAN

About the Author

Tom Percival had an unconventional childhood in a remote and beautiful part of South Shropshire and these formative years are almost certainly what first got him interested in writing and drawing.

Tom is now a writer, artist, video producer and musician. He is the author of many bestselling picture books, including the six titles in his award-winning Big Bright Feelings for Bloomsbury (Perfectly Norman, Ruby's Worry, Ravi's Roar, Meesha Makes Friends, Tilda Tries Again and Milo's Monster). He lives in Gloucestershire with his partner, their two children and a dog called Luna.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Children's Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 3, 2021
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1547607246
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1547607242
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.35 x 0.15 x 11.8 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Big Bright Feelings
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Best Sellers Rank: #7,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 1,537 ratings

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Tom Percival had an unconventional childhood in a remote and beautiful part of South Shropshire and these formative years are almost certainly what first got him interested in writing and drawing.

The first books that Tom ever loved were the Tim and the Hidden People series by Sheila McCullagh, which featured a magical cat called Tobias. It all seemed VERY real at night, in a draughty caravan, reading by gaslight in a howling gale.

After trying a few cities on for size, he decided that deep down he had always been a country boy and he now he lives on the edge of Rodborough common in Gloucestershire with his partner, their two children and a dog called Luna.

Tom has produced covers for the Skulduggery Pleasant series of books as well as a whole host of others and has written and illustrated quite literally A LOT of picture books!

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Customers find this book effective in helping children understand and manage worries, with one noting it provides a subtle way to discuss anxiety. Moreover, the book helps develop language around anxiety and serves as an excellent class discussion starter. Additionally, the illustrations are praised for being great visuals that assist children, and customers appreciate its simple, easy-to-read format.

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31 customers mention "Anxiety level"31 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book helps children understand and manage worries, with one customer noting it provides a subtle way to discuss anxiety with kids.

"...Done with cute characters and pictures. Very age appropriate!" Read more

"...for my taste--this one addresses the topic directly but in a child friendly way...." Read more

"...Very sweet book and helps open dialogue with small children" Read more

"This book helps give a name and visual idea of worry. I wish it would explain more about what worry is and what it feels like...." Read more

21 customers mention "Language learning"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book helps children express their worries and develop language around anxiety, with one customer noting it's particularly engaging for students.

"Helps children with talking about their anxiety." Read more

"Such a great book and a good lesson for everyone." Read more

"...This book has helped me talk to him about worries and anxiety and that they are normal feelings...." Read more

"...It does a great job teaching kids to talk through their worry!" Read more

21 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this children's book, describing it as lovely and sweet, with one customer noting it's a great lesson about dealing with anxiety.

"...Some books are too abstract for my taste--this one addresses the topic directly but in a child friendly way...." Read more

"I was inspired by the illustrations, the value of the story in helping kids with worries, the diversity included with the book, Ruby’s natural..." Read more

"...I bought this based on reviews. This is such a lovely well written story...." Read more

"Cute story used to teach coping with worries" Read more

17 customers mention "Illustrations"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book, noting they are great and serve as a helpful visual aid for children.

"This book is simple with great illustrations. The children I use it with like how the worry looks...." Read more

"I was inspired by the illustrations, the value of the story in helping kids with worries, the diversity included with the book, Ruby’s natural..." Read more

"...Good illustrations for kids too." Read more

"...Done with cute characters and pictures. Very age appropriate!" Read more

4 customers mention "Ease of reading"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its simple language.

"This book is simple with great illustrations. The children I use it with like how the worry looks...." Read more

"My kindergartener loved this book so much. It’s simply but well written and beautifully illustrated...." Read more

"...The moral of the story seemed to easily translate to them. They have actually referenced talking about their worries since reading the book...." Read more

"Easy enough to be read to me by my 6 yo, and a great enough story to be retold whenever necessary! Love it!" Read more

Highly recommend for kids that struggle with big emotions.
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We love this book so much, it was my daughter’s character choice for first book report! ❤️
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Top reviews from the United States

  • EV
    5.0 out of 5 stars helpful book for children
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
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    I like this book when talking to children about worries or anxiety. Some books are too abstract for my taste--this one addresses the topic directly but in a child friendly way. Kids can read about Ruby who is dealing with worries while simultaneously thinking about their own. I have bought many books to help kids and some just sit on the shelf unused. This one, however, is one I pull down often.
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  • Summer Time
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
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    Helps children with talking about their anxiety.
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  • MS FACS teacher
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved this story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2025
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    I was inspired by the illustrations, the value of the story in helping kids with worries, the diversity included with the book, Ruby’s natural hairstyle -yep, this book is a keeper!!!
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  • Miss Stephanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Age appropriate
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
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    My (almost) 4 year old started to get scared but the book got to the point in a sweet way. Very sweet book and helps open dialogue with small children
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  • Tracy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for many scenarios
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
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    I have this book in my preschool classroom. I bought a second copy for my husband therapy office. Discusses that if you talk about your worries they seem smaller and not so big anymore. Good illustrations for kids too.
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  • Janine Casey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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    My 9 yr old dtr struggles with a lot of anxiety and separation. I bought this based on reviews. This is such a lovely well written story. Focuses on how Ruby’s worry follows her around and gets larger especially if she ignores it. (That’s the part my dtr really related to) and Ruby friends a friend with a worry as well. Once they talk about it it gets smaller. I’m really glad I got this book. We still talk about it especially at school drop off when that’s really difficult for her. Since we read it often and we talk about her anxieties, she’s slowly gotten better at separating. It’s a good read for any child with worries.
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  • Julia
    4.0 out of 5 stars What a great lesson everyone can agree on.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
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    Such a great book and a good lesson for everyone.
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  • Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Message for Small Minds
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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    I love the way this book introduces how to handle worries. Done with cute characters and pictures. Very age appropriate!
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  • Mikhala Hart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for anxiety
    Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2024
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    Taught my child what to do when they felt worried. Now they can state they can talk to someone if they're feeling worried to feel better and shrink their worries.
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  • VERONICA
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book help my daughter
    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2024
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    Helped my daughter overcome her social anxiety along with saying affirmations. So grateful for this book!!
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  • Hilary Astolfi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helps children understand "worry"
    Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2023
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    This book is a perfect way to explain to young children about what to do with a worry. We've ready it many times and use the sharing strategy it shares. Thanks!!
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  • D Facchi
    5.0 out of 5 stars little kids fret, this helps them articulate a worry
    Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2023
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    A good primer to foster emotional intelligence.
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  • LAURA Veleno
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2023
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    Great book with a sweet message.
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