Ruby’s Worry (Big Bright Feelings)

Description: Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? A perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children's bookshelves. From Tom Percival's bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be.

Review: If your child has a worry - and all children do have worries - this is the ideal book to encourage them to talk about it * Parents in Touch *
With gorgeous illustrations and careful, beautiful words, it's a must buy for any child who worries or panics a bit more than they'd like * Irish Examiner *
Written with a lightness of touch ... this is a very special book * Angels & Urchins *
A valuable asset to the library of a child who experiences anxiety and a great book to get children talking about their feelings * Kirkus Reviews *
A reassuring and thoughtful book that offers an optimistic but realistic resolution. * Ten of the Best: books starring children from BAME backgrounds, Books For Keeps *
A joyous, original paen to individuality * Guardian on PERFECTLY NORMAN *
A sweet and uplifting story that celebrates diversity ... and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out * BookTrust on PERFECTLY NORMAN *
Tom Percival's striking story reminds children of how important it is to talk about their worries. The eye-catching illustrations and contrasting colours used throughout make this a gorgeous and memorable story, perfect for raising the issue of mental health with little ones * CBI Mind Yourself 2020 Reading Guide *

Author Biography: Tom Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. Tom writes and illustrates his own picture books, including Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book and A Home for Mr Tipps (HarperCollins), and Jack's Amazing Shadow (Pavilion). Ruby's Worry is Tom's seventh picture book for Bloomsbury, following Herman's Letter, Herman's Holiday, Bubble Trouble, By the Light of the Moon, Goats's Coat (illustrated by Christine Pym), and Perfectly Norman. Tom lives in Stroud with his partner and their two small children. tom-percival.com @TomPercivalsays