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The Worries: Shara and the Really Big Sleepover
Shara takes her role as a big sister VERY seriously. So when her mum goes on holiday for a few days, she starts to worry. About her mum, about her little brother Keita, about school, about staying with her granddad for the first time... Just before mum is due to leave, a set of funny, furry friends arrive to try and help. The Worries are back, only this time a new and grown-up worry arrives to keep everything is perfect Reece Sponsable. Bossy, demanding, and a little on edge, Reece Sponsible totally takes over Shara's life. Because it's up to Shara to make sure EVERYONE is okay... right?
176 pages, Paperback
Published July 28, 2022
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February 18, 2025
It is a fun way to read about and explore common aspects of life, including worry, sadness, crying, responsibility and the benefits of talking about them.
Shara and Keita are going to stay with their grandfather Baba, while Mum goes on a short holiday with her netball friends. Shara pretends she’s not worried about the sleepover because she feels her role is to be positive for her little brother, who is worried about the sleepover.
Keita is worried and sad and is overwhelmed at school about the prospect of staying with Baba even though Mum and Baba have prepared well for the sleepover. Her sense of responsibility wears down Shara until both children share their feelings with Baba. Baba has some cool ideas about managing stress.
It is a great way to talk about my mental health and strategies to manage day-to-day feelings.
Recommended n for all families with young children and a read-together and discuss the book. Suitable for children eight years and older to read alone and then discuss the themes addressed.
Shara and Keita are going to stay with their grandfather Baba, while Mum goes on a short holiday with her netball friends. Shara pretends she’s not worried about the sleepover because she feels her role is to be positive for her little brother, who is worried about the sleepover.
Keita is worried and sad and is overwhelmed at school about the prospect of staying with Baba even though Mum and Baba have prepared well for the sleepover. Her sense of responsibility wears down Shara until both children share their feelings with Baba. Baba has some cool ideas about managing stress.
It is a great way to talk about my mental health and strategies to manage day-to-day feelings.
Recommended n for all families with young children and a read-together and discuss the book. Suitable for children eight years and older to read alone and then discuss the themes addressed.
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