This is an interesting picture book about all types of worries. I loved the illustrations that were dark in style, because worries do seem dark, after all. I read this via NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.

Seriously, where was this book when I was a kid? As a very worry-filled kid, I needed the clever scenarios and reminders this book offers. The “suppose” situations throughout the book are ridiculous enough that they wouldn’t add to an anxious child’s fears. Both parents and kids would find them funny. At first I agreed with other reviewers who thought the illustrations might be too scary, but by the end I thought they fit the book well. I can imagine reading the book with a child, trying to find the “worry” hidden on every page. I will definitely read this with my little daughter one day!

"Is a Worry Worrying You?" by Wolff and Savitz is a perfect read aloud for kids at home and in the classroom. The story and illustrations do a wonderful job relating to how worries affect kids. What Wolff and Savitz do so masterfully is teach kids how to deal with a worry and how to put worries in perspective of what can happen and what will likely happen or not. Also, another empowering message is that kids have control of how they deal with a worry. One of the best options is to send it packing. :) Love, love this story. This is a must have in a classroom library.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

A lighthearted message about mindfulness and how we can all be more mindful of our thoughts, think more positively to avoid the bad things that comes with stress, anxiety, and worry including illness, depression, and insomnia.

Literally, sick with worry! Don’t go about life waiting and worrying about something that has not yet happened. When life throws you a curveball, give it your best and swing for the fences.

While the illustrations were cute and relevant, I think a brighter spectrum of colors would better compliment the positive message of the author. However I can also see how the sporadically placed color within the otherwise muted illustrations could be symbolic of finding the positive light on any situation in the dynamics of the moment, too!

Cute children's book with creative ideas for reducing small stressors that can grow larger over time. It helps keep things simple and objective fun artwork. I received this book from netgalley for an honest review.

I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but I liked it in the end. It started off kinda boring except for the illustrations, which set the tone of the book. However, when I got a little farther into it, it was very informative. The written illustrations of what worrying is and the different situations that worry can infect our lives was fabulous! I would use this for my child, especially since I am a major worrier myself, this made it easier to put into words.
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Empowering! This inventive little book makes visible the invisible for young children before abstract thinking enters their reality and before many of them know how to put words to feelings. While children cannot see a worry, they can feel the effects physically and emotionally and this book connects the dots in words and pictures in a recognizable way that will offer light-bulb moments for little ones. Ambiguous feelings are validated and practical options are suggested while the author also offers a contrasting. counterpoint parade of imaginative problems and how to address them instead of feeling trapped. Out of teabags when a hundred elephants come for tea? "Now that's a worry!" But you could always serve lemonade instead! The book normalizes worries by defining what they are and how they make us feel; by informing that everyone gets them from time to time and they show up uninvited. And that's where the power lies along with the knowledge that there are choices in how to deal with them. A beautiful addition to children's literature both conceptually and visually and an important resource on this topic.

This is a sweet children's book about worrying. It provides with funny examples of children's worries and offers solutions. It shows children how not to worry so much.

This children's book was great and was a great way to open up a conversation about worries and fear with my 4 year old. She really enjoyed the story.

This book handles a complicated issue quite well for kids--and even offers good suggestions for adults! While it's not brilliantly written, it offers up enough to lead to good discussion and will leave kids with tools to deal with anxious thoughts when they come.

Is a Worry Worrying You is an excellent book for children who worry a little bit or a lot. The advice in the book about how to deal with worries is written in a kid-friendly format and makes even the biggest worries seem manageable. A wonderful book that is a must purchase for counselors, classroom teachers, and parents.

Is a Worry Worrying You is a fantastic book about what a worry is and how to deal with it when it happens. Worries happen to us all and can feel like a cloud over our heads or a weight on our shoulders. I loved the absurdity of the worries in this story. Even as adults many of our worries will never become reality and it’s absurd to worry about them, and children’s worries are no different.

With colourful fun illustrations and simple language this book is a great tool to help children learn how to deal with their worries in a healthy way.

This was really great. I have absolutely no complaints and I found it very cute. I would recommend it! It would make a great gift.

My son loved this children's book. The illustrations reminded me of Tim Burton. Perfect book for little ones with anxiety issues or being shy. Very well written.

While functioning as children book, there are coping mechanisms that I think may help adults. Many children's books that I have read as an adult provide content that guides children to make the right choices and do what is right when confronting difficult situations - but what if those situations are happening internally and you do not know what to do. Even though the content may apply to children - I would recommend that a parent or adult read this with a child so they can help process and be clear about what the child is experiencing. As our world becomes more complex, books of this nature will be helpful to children and families who are trying to navigate those complexities.

The imagery is a bit dark and scary. It may be intimidating for smaller children. Very helpful in explaining what worry is and puts it into terms that children would be able to easily understand. The message is amazing and very soothing though. It helps to focus on what can be done to conquer worry without letting it take over your life. Love the message of this book and it helped me to feel calm while I was feeling worried.

"You can feel tired from a worry. Or sad. Or sick. A worry can feel like a heavy sack on your back."

"A worry isn't polite. It has no manners. It doesn't ask if it can enter. It just barges in. And it will stay as long as you let it."

I think sometimes as adults, with adult pressures and worries, we don't realize that the things our littles worry about are just as real for them. This outstanding book not only validates feelings but provides several helpful strategies children can deploy in order to manage, distract themselves from, or directly face their fears, worries and concerns.

It's not a bad reminder for adults either! Cute illustrations too!

Thank you to Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz, Tanglewood, and NetGalley for providing me with this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but I enjoyed reading this. An interesting story with fun characters. Well written.

“Is A Worry Worrying You?” is an amusing, fun and brilliantly illustrated book about worries. Children worry about things too, as well as parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, friends and just about anyone. This book very neatly explains what worries are, using funny and humorous examples. It then goes on to suggest practical ways to get rid of them. I loved that each page showed an image of a different worry. My favourites in the book were Uncle Herman, the bald eagle and the blue furry monster.

The text is straight-forward and easy to understand for small ones and it is nicely complemented by good, strong artwork. This wonderful book is perfectly balanced between the story and the message it delivers.

For a neat little book, “Is A Worry Worrying You?” is chock full with some really useful coping skills for overcoming worry such as being flexible and talking with a friend. The book demonstrates that all of us have the power to control our worries.

Highly recommended for both adults and children, “Is A Worry Worrying You?” by Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz would be a great addition to a family library.

Thank you to NetGalley, Tanglewood Publishing and the authors, Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz, for my free ARC of this book. My honest review is entirely voluntary.

This book uses simple text and pictures to describe worry in children. It gives ways to make the worries go away.
This would be a great read before testing for those anxious kids, or really anytime. Worry is shown in the pictures as an annoying monster that you didn't invite over. I like how it provides responses for each worry, and how to deal with worries that don't have simple answers.