Worry Boots

First day at school for Connie, who is trying on her new red boots. But as she walks to the bus stop with her Mum, Connie shouts out that there’s something horrid in her boot, feeling lumpy and bumpy. ‘Like a dinosaur’s bumpy bottom!’ That is just how her tummy feels too. Is there maybe a unicorn, or a shark in her boot? Being welcomed at the school by the smiling teacher, Connie still thinks something is wrong in her boot, and tummy. Mum takes off her boot and tips it up… and out rolls a pebble. Reassurances from Mum are timely, telling Connie that worries often feel scarier than they actually are. The colourful illustrations show her integrated immediately into the class, all the children, and teacher, wearing big smiles as everyone interacts. Spot the dinosaur, unicorn and shark!