Mr Worry

Name: Mr Worry
ISBN: 9780843108002

Mr. Men Series · Book 32 of 21

For the child who worries about everything, this gentle story shows how even Mr. Worry learns to navigate his anxious thoughts with a little help.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their young child begins to express persistent or outsized worries about everyday things. Mr. Worry is a gentle and humorous introduction to the feeling of anxiety, personified by a character who worries about everything, from clouds to worms. When a kind wizard offers a magical solution, Mr. Worry learns that most of his fears are unfounded. This simple story, perfect for ages 3 to 6, normalizes the feeling of being worried and shows that it's possible to manage anxious thoughts. It's an excellent, non-clinical tool for starting a conversation about 'what if' feelings in a way that is light, reassuring, and easy for a preschooler to understand.

Anxiety & Worry Humor Fantasy & Magic Resilience & Perseverance Empathy & Kindness

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

The main character experiences persistent worry and anxiety, which is resolved in a positive way.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with generalized anxiety. The approach is metaphorical and highly simplified, using a magical wizard as the agent of change rather than teaching a specific coping skill. The resolution is hopeful and reassuring, with a tiny, realistic addendum that a small amount of worry might linger. The tone is completely secular and lighthearted.