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Why Worry?
Told through soft, gorgeous color illustrations, Why Worry is a gentle story of two friends swept into the unpredictable wilderness and how, despite feeling anxiety and worries, they find peace and calmness together. Once upon a time there were two good friends, Cricket and Grasshopper.
Cricket always worried. Grasshopper never did. Cricket and Grasshopper go on a high-flying, wild adventure and encounter a large crow, a hungry fish, powerful winds, and more. But while Grasshopper is having the time of her life, Cricket can’t help but worry if they’ll be safe, where they’re going, and how they’ll return home. Though the two have differing perspectives, Grasshopper and Cricket find support in each other through acceptance and patience. Originally published in 1979, Why Worry? is a soothing tale that teaches understanding and empathy of people who experience anxiety, and how to support and alleviate those worries.
Cricket always worried. Grasshopper never did. Cricket and Grasshopper go on a high-flying, wild adventure and encounter a large crow, a hungry fish, powerful winds, and more. But while Grasshopper is having the time of her life, Cricket can’t help but worry if they’ll be safe, where they’re going, and how they’ll return home. Though the two have differing perspectives, Grasshopper and Cricket find support in each other through acceptance and patience. Originally published in 1979, Why Worry? is a soothing tale that teaches understanding and empathy of people who experience anxiety, and how to support and alleviate those worries.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1980
About the author
Eric A. Kimmel
145 books113 followersEric A. Kimmel is an American author of more than 150 children's books. His works include Caldecott Honor Book Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman), Sydney Taylor Book Award winners The Chanukkah Guest and Gershon's Monster, and Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale.
Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lafayette College in 1967, a master's degree from New York University, and a PhD in Education from the University of Illinois in 1973. He taught at Indiana University at South Bend, and at Portland State University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Education.
Kimmel lives with his wife, Doris, in Portland, Oregon.
Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lafayette College in 1967, a master's degree from New York University, and a PhD in Education from the University of Illinois in 1973. He taught at Indiana University at South Bend, and at Portland State University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Education.
Kimmel lives with his wife, Doris, in Portland, Oregon.
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October 10, 2021
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Grasshopper is ready for anything and she's very reassuring to her friend Cricket, who worries over all things and situations. I've got worryworts in my group, and lately, I overworry, too, so had sympathy for poor 'ol Cricket.
A good tale to walk through showing the circumstances and situations that pop up in life are sudden, unpredictable and most just happen randomly. . . participants are not specially punished, zapped or just generally deserving of bad luck. . .it just happens. And perspective helps . . .Grasshopper is looking out for Opportunities. Cricket is looking out for Catastrophes! A good read for my fellows learning to pick their ways through life.
The whimsical artwork was a lovely treat and supported the story well.
Grasshopper is ready for anything and she's very reassuring to her friend Cricket, who worries over all things and situations. I've got worryworts in my group, and lately, I overworry, too, so had sympathy for poor 'ol Cricket.
A good tale to walk through showing the circumstances and situations that pop up in life are sudden, unpredictable and most just happen randomly. . . participants are not specially punished, zapped or just generally deserving of bad luck. . .it just happens. And perspective helps . . .Grasshopper is looking out for Opportunities. Cricket is looking out for Catastrophes! A good read for my fellows learning to pick their ways through life.
The whimsical artwork was a lovely treat and supported the story well.
February 2, 2021
I liked the information about worry for kids and the way the two insect friends looks at the adventure in different ways. The pictures were exceptional. I think this is good for all kids.
February 19, 2021
The idea is solid but the examples are a little extreme.
January 16, 2022
Beautiful illustrations and a great message about enjoying the journey and not worrying so much.
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