About This Book
"Jack's Worry" is a tender and insightful picture book that explores the common experience of anxiety, particularly performance anxiety, in young children. Jack, a trumpet player, wakes up with a small worry on the day of his first concert. This worry grows larger and more intrusive throughout the day, following him everywhere. The book beautifully visualizes this abstract emotion, making it tangible and understandable for children. It shows how Jack's mother offers support and how Jack ultimately finds his own way to manage his worry, allowing him to enjoy his performance. This story is perfect for sparking conversations about big feelings and coping strategies.
What Parents Should Know
Discussion Prompts
1
What does Jack's worry look like to you? What does your worry look like?
2
How did Jack try to get rid of his worry at first? Did it work?
3
What helped Jack feel better about his worry?
4
Have you ever felt a worry grow big inside you? What did you do?
5
What are some things we can do when we feel worried about something important?
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