What should you do when you find a worry? You can try to ignore it. But what if it follows you? And grows bigger and bigger? Ruby knows!
Ruby Finds a Worry
Discuss the Book
A Worry Appears
Pages 1–7
- Important Moment: Ruby is perfectly happy until one day, she discovers a worry.
- Ask and Share: Why isn’t Ruby happy anymore? Can you think of a time you felt happy and that feeling changed to a different feeling (such as sad, excited, worried, disappointed)? What changed your feelings or mood?
A Growing Worry
Pages 8–15
- Important Moment: At first, Ruby’s worry is small and she hardly notices it. Then it grows so big that it stops her from doing things she loves.
- Ask and Share: How has Ruby’s worry changed? What is the difference between a little worry and a big worry? Do you have any little worries? Do you have any big worries? Let’s see how Ruby deals with her worries, and then let’s come back to what we can do about your worries.
Lots of People Worry
Pages 16–24
- Important Moment: Ruby realizes other people have worries too!
- Ask and Share: Is Ruby the only one with worries? Can you think of something in your life that some other people also have in their lives? (Examples: dealing with a new baby sibling; friendship troubles; new school) How does it make you feel to know you’re not the only one?
What to Do With A Worry
Pages 25–30
- Important Moment: Ruby has learned that it helps to talk about a worry.
- Ask and Share: How does Ruby help herself to feel better when she has a worry? What’s a good way to handle the different kinds of feelings you have? (Example: If I’m feeling frustrated, it helps me to take three deep breaths.) How can we work together to help deal with any worries you have?