The Worries: Leo Says Goodbye

Leo is sad and worried after his Nana dies, but his parents say his feelings are normal. He doesn't want a bunch of fretful furry monsters causing chaos, but sometimes, Worries can help him heal by showing him that his feelings may be sad and strange.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Leo, a cheerful and contented young boy, had always been filled with joy. However, the untimely passing of his beloved Nana left him feeling deeply sorrowful and anxious. Filled with questions about his own safety and the well-being of his parents, Leo couldn't shake off the nagging fear that something terrible might happen to him or his loved ones.

While his parents tried to reassure him that his feelings were normal, Leo couldn't help but feel that something was amiss. He couldn't understand why he was experiencing such intense grief when others seemed to be moving on with their lives. It was as if he was trapped in a never-ending cycle of worry and despair.

One day, as Leo was sitting alone in his room, he was surprised to find a group of fretful, furry monsters standing before him. They were the Worries, and they had come to visit him. At first, Leo was terrified by their presence, but as he watched them closely, he began to see that they weren't so different from him.

The Worries were all concerned about different things, from the fear of losing loved ones to the worry of not being good enough. They talked and argued with each other, but Leo could see that they were all trying to help him. They were trying to show him that his feelings were valid and that he wasn't alone in his struggles.

As Leo listened to the Worries, he began to feel a sense of relief. He realized that his feelings weren't abnormal and that others had experienced similar emotions. He also began to see that by paying attention to his worries, he could learn to manage them and find ways to cope with the pain of loss.

Over time, Leo and the Worries became friends. They would spend time together, talking and sharing their fears and worries. Leo would learn to identify the sources of his worries and develop strategies to manage them. He would also learn to appreciate the good things in his life and to be grateful for the love and support of his family and friends.

As Leo grew older, he became more confident and resilient. He faced many challenges and setbacks, but he never lost sight of the lessons he had learned from the Worries. He knew that by paying attention to his feelings and by working through his worries, he could overcome any obstacle that came his way.

In the end, Leo realized that the Worries were not something to be feared or avoided, but rather something to be embraced and learned from. They had taught him the importance of self-awareness and self-care, and they had shown him that he was not alone in his struggles. Leo knew that he would carry the lessons he had learned from the Worries with him for the rest of his life, and he would use them to help others who were going through similar experiences.

Leo has always been a very happy little boy. But when his beloved Nana dies,he feels very sad. And very worried. What if something happens to him - or his mum and dad? And what if he begins to forget Nana? Mum and Dad say Leo s feelings are normal - but they don t feel very normal to Leo.

The last thing Leo thinks he needs is a bunch of fretful furry monsters causing chaos - it s the Worries! But sometimes,Worries are good. Sometimes,they show us that our feelings might be sad and strange,but by paying attention to them,they can help us heal.

Leo, a cheerful and contented young boy, had always been filled with joy. However, the untimely passing of his beloved Nana left him feeling deeply sorrowful and anxious. Filled with questions about his own safety and the well-being of his parents, Leo couldn't shake off the nagging fear that something terrible might happen to him or his loved ones.

While his parents tried to reassure him that his feelings were normal, Leo couldn't help but feel that something was amiss. He couldn't understand why he was experiencing such intense grief when others seemed to be moving on with their lives. It was as if he was trapped in a never-ending cycle of worry and despair.

One day, as Leo was sitting alone in his room, he was surprised to find a group of fretful, furry monsters standing before him. They were the Worries, and they had come to visit him. At first, Leo was terrified by their presence, but as he watched them closely, he began to see that they weren't so different from him.

The Worries were all concerned about different things, from the fear of losing loved ones to the worry of not being good enough. They talked and argued with each other, but Leo could see that they were all trying to help him. They were trying to show him that his feelings were valid and that he wasn't alone in his struggles.

As Leo listened to the Worries, he began to feel a sense of relief. He realized that his feelings weren't abnormal and that others had experienced similar emotions. He also began to see that by paying attention to his worries, he could learn to manage them and find ways to cope with the pain of loss.

Over time, Leo and the Worries became friends. They would spend time together, talking and sharing their fears and worries. Leo would learn to identify the sources of his worries and develop strategies to manage them. He would also learn to appreciate the good things in his life and to be grateful for the love and support of his family and friends.

As Leo grew older, he became more confident and resilient. He faced many challenges and setbacks, but he never lost sight of the lessons he had learned from the Worries. He knew that by paying attention to his feelings and by working through his worries, he could overcome any obstacle that came his way.

In the end, Leo realized that the Worries were not something to be feared or avoided, but rather something to be embraced and learned from. They had taught him the importance of self-awareness and self-care, and they had shown him that he was not alone in his struggles. Leo knew that he would carry the lessons he had learned from the Worries with him for the rest of his life, and he would use them to help others who were going through similar experiences.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 177 x 131 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241572238