What do I do with worry?

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

REVIEW INTRODUCTION

Title:

What do I do with worry?

Author:

Dr. Josh and Christi Straub

Publisher:

BHkids

https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/categories/kids/

Illustrator:

by Jane Butler 

Date:

2021

Format:

Hardcover board book

Length:

Unpaged board book

OVERVIEW

Jane Butler’s art beautifully illustrates the wise words given about worry in children to young readers. This may be a board book but it is not intended for toddlers but rather for preschoolers and early elementary students. The Straubs liken the what-ifs in life to birds, worry birds. Grandma tells Willow, our main character, that worry birds were never meant to be held, that they belong in God’s hands, not ours. Through various examples, our girl Willow learns to give her worries to God.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

5

Suggested Audience:

Young children old enough to understand the concept of worry

Christian Impact:

Gives children practical lessons in dealing with worry.