What’s Worrying You?

We all have worries now and then, but sometimes worries can feel like they’re getting bigger and bigger like you can’t control them any more. What do you do then What’s worrying you is a children’s book all about helping kids understand their worries, and what to do when they feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and feelings. Each page takes the child step-by-step through different worry scenarios, such as falling out with a friend, getting in trouble at school, or feeling like no one is listening to them. It talks about how they might feel, what they might think, and what could help them to feel better. With fun and lively illustrations from Sarah Jennings, gentle guidance on developing emotional literacy, and simple advice for tackling problems they might face, What’s worrying you is the perfect book for helping children deal with those trickier feelings and gain confidence in the world around them.

Interesting facts about Molly Porter:

Molly Potter started out as a scientist. However, she soon realised that chemistry did not have abundant opportunities for working with people and they were what really interested her – so she jumped ship and trained as a primary school teacher. She has subsequently worked with children and in education in a variety of guises for a long time.

Learn more about Molly Porter here.