Why I Love This Book

Childhood worries can be very BIG, and at and at times, difficult to handle. No matter how big or small the worries, they are all important in the life of a child. Parents can help kids learn to manage stress and tackle everyday problems with ease using word eaters as a tool to identify worries, classify misunderstandings or misconceptions, resolve conflicts and build self-esteem, while promoting the development of healthy coping skills. Kids who can do this develop a sense of confidence and optimism that will help them after life challenges, big and small.  Each family is different, and you as a parent know your child best- between you and your child you can determine if the worries placed inside their Worry Eater are for sharing with you, or if they would like to keep these worries between themselves and their Worry Eater.  Worry Eaters allow children a chance to identify worries and separate themselves from that worry or problem giving the child some time to "take a break" from carrying the weight of that worry.  This separation, giving the worry to the Worry Eater, allows children the opportunity to look at the worry or problem separate from themselves.  The act of then sharing that worry with a parent, caregiver or trusted friend can help a child problem solve solutions, face that worry, and/or just acknowledge that the worry exists.​
Themes
  • Friendship
  • Helping Others
  • Empathy
  • Problem Solving

Awards
  • Nominee New York State Three Apples Award

Teachable Moments
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
  • Character Traits - Brainstorm a list of words that could be used to describe Ruby at the beginning of the book and then at the end of the book.
  • Illustrations- Why are some of the images in black and white and some are in color.
  • Rich Verbs- lurch, freckled, skipped, patter, ducked, and witness.
  • Order of Events /Plot- Beginning, Middle, and End​
  • Cause & Effect or Problem/Solution- What causes Ruby's worry and what effect did it have on her? What's Ruby's problem and what are a few possible solutions?
  • Personal Connection - Discuss times when you or your child have had a worry.
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Worry Monster Book  $15.00

Worry Stones $ 7.99

Beyond the Book Resources

​Each $3.99 Beyond the Book Download Includes:
  • Getting Started - an introduction to the Read it Again method
  • Comprehension Questions  -  A list of  questions that tap into different levels of understanding and foster conversations about the story
  • ​Vocabulary Flashcards - Along with the flashcards, you'll also receive ideas for putting the cards to use in multiple ways
  • Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram- What does this story have in common with another similar story and how does it differ?
  • Writing - We provide an image and story prompt designed to extend the theme of the story. No, we don't expect your child to write just yet. Instead, you can take down the dictation of the story your child tells.
  • Story Elements Page - Understanding what makes a story a story is an important skill.  This activity asks your child to identify the following: characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part, and summary.
  • Cooking ideas related to the story
  • Art ideas related to the story
  • Links to  Great Games,  toys, manipulatives, and movies
  • Information on the Research behind ReaditAgain​
Important Note: This download does not include the book, only the resources listed above. The book may be purchased separately by clicking here.​
It's really that simple...
​ One Great Story
 Multiple Readings
Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities
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Ruby's Worry
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​Themed Toys

Adding an element of play is yet another way to deepen the understanding of the concepts introduced within the multiple readings of the story.  You'll be surprised at the amount of learning that's transferred and reinforced through  imaginative play.
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Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
  • Each item has a direct connection to Ruby's Worry.
  • There are no batteries.
  • They encourage imaginative play.
  • They make it easy to re-enact the story.
  • ​They take the learning another step forward.
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Worry Bear $8.99
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald