Cover of The Worry Tree

The Worry Tree

by Marianne Musgrove

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Juliet often feels overwhelmed by worries, especially after a fight with her little sister sends her to sleep alone. Finding comfort in a special tree her grandmother once used, she learns a gentle way to let go of her fears and find peace. Together with her family, Juliet discovers that sharing worries can bring them closer.

Representation & Themes

FamilySistersEmotional GrowthCoping with Worry

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780805087918
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co.
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,322

Subjects

Worry -- FictionSisters -- FictionGrandmothers -- FictionFamily life -- Australia -- FictionSchools -- FictionAustralia -- FictionFamily lifeGrandmothersFictionSistersSchoolsWorryChild and youth fictionChildren's fictionSisters, fictionGrandparents, fictionFamily life, fictionSchools, fictionAustralia, fiction

Places

Australia