Everybody worries. Children worry too, in new or confusing situations, or when someone is angry with them. This new addition to the acclaimed The Way I Feel Series uses reassuring words and illustrations to address a child's anxieties and shows them ways to help them feel better. The central character is a young guinea pig who frets when confronting new experiences, or visiting the doctor, but is aware of how to banish worries by talking, drawing, being held, listening to music etc. Kathy Parkinson's expressive illustrations have a quaint quality which has a reassuring effect, whether the scene is an old-fashioned puppet show or a large flatscreen TV show. This book aims to makes children aware of their emotions, to recognise that worries are temporary, and to be aware of their own strategies for dealing with their anxieties. Includes a Note to parents and teachers on reducing children's exposure to adult concerns and assisting them with managing expectable worries. Colour picturebook with short text.

Audience: Child 4 - 8 years; adult caregiver; professional