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I'm Worried by Michael Ian Black, Debbie Ridpath Ohi

jshettel's review against another edition

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5.0

I adored this book! A worried potato and a somewhat worried flamingo talk about their fears.

agudenburr's review against another edition

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4.0

A GREAT story for kids who worry. This would make a great read aloud for elementary children.

dahall1023's review against another edition

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5.0

*A review from a mom and her 4 year old*

This easy read aloud gives levity to the idea of worrying… something my child struggles with and could relate to. The “what if” game. This gave a lighthearted solution - to live in the moment.

I haven’t read the other books in the series and didn’t realize until midway through it was a potato… which made it so funny. I kept thinking it was a personification of Worry. And when we found out it was a potato, it was the funniest thing.

We loved that they wrapped themselves in bubble wrap. I enjoyed the illustrations and the overall thematic message.

Highly enjoyable read aloud. 2 thumbs up from 4 year old.

libscote's review against another edition

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4.0

A cute story about a worried potato and flamingo.

verity__'s review against another edition

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The idea is great so that kids know they aren't alone, but the "don't worry it won't change anything" attitude I think is a little too simplistic for most kids (and adults) processing feelings. OK, but I think a more subtle take from Circle by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen is preferable for most kids processing their anxiety.

afro75's review against another edition

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3.0

This picture book cleverly introduces the topic of anxiety to school aged children. I like the way worry was de-fanged in this book. Great book to help children think of ways to manage their anxiety.

libraryjen's review against another edition

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4.0

The girl and the potato from I'm Bored are back and joined by a flamingo. This fun story teaches all about enjoying the now instead of worrying about the future. A definite story time hit!

maidmarianlib's review against another edition

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3.0

A solid discussion of worry. Like the three characters and each has it's own font to represent their dialogue

sanadw's review against another edition

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5.0

Great message to help children (and maybe even adults) deal with their worries for the future. Live in the NOW.

barberchicago_books's review against another edition

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5.0

My kids LOVED I’M WORRIED, a book that helps them grasp the idea of anxiety with humor. The characters learn that living in the now is where it’s at. The kids immediately asked for a third in the series and will be thrilled when I tell them that I’M HAPPY is on the horizon!!
I’M WORRIED is out in June!