The Huge Bag of Worries

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The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside is a children's book that explores the concept of anxiety and how it can feel overwhelming. The story follows a young girl who carries an enormous bag filled with her worries everywhere she goes. Through gentle guidance, she learns how to let go of her worries and find relief and comfort.
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This charming children's book may appeal to you if you're looking to help young readers understand and manage their worries. It's an engaging story that uses a relatable narrative to encourage children to talk about their feelings and find solutions in a comforting way.

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The Huge Bag of Worries

The usually happy Jenny has started to have lots of worries until they grow into a huge bag of worries that follow her everywhere. They are there when she goes swimming, when she is watching TV, and even when she is in the lavatory. Jenny decides they will have to go. But who can help her

A bestseller and the perfect springboard for talking over a child's hidden worries.

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The usually happy Jenny has started to have lots of worries until they grow into a huge bag of worries that follow her everywhere. They are there when she goes swimming, when she is watching TV, and even when she is in the lavatory.

Jenny decides they will have to go. But who can help her?

The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside explores how Jenny deals with her worries and looks for support to overcome them.

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The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside is praised as a compelling picture book, providing a platform for children to discuss their anxieties and fears. It's recognised for helping children realise that many others share similar concerns. Readers have described it as interesting, funny, and fantastic, with engaging illustrations that captivate even reluctant children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340903179

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: Full-colour illlustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Frank Rodgers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Virginia Ironside is best known as one of Britain's leading agony aunts. She started on WOMAN magazine before moving to THE SUNDAY MIRROR and TODAY newspapers. She now writes a weekly column for THE INDEPENDENT. She also appears regularly on radio and televison on such programmes as Radio 4's 'Woman's Hour' and 'Richard and Judy'. Her many books includ self-help titles on subjects such as bereavement, as well as the children's spooky adventure series BURLAP HALL.

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