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I'm Worried

Illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

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About The Book

A girl, a flamingo, and a worried potato star in the third book in New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s series about feelings—and why they’re good, even when they feel bad.

Potato is worried. About everything.

Because anything might happen.

When he tells his friends, he expects them to comfort him by saying that everything will be okay. Except they don’t. Because it might not be, and that’s okay too. Still, there’s one thing they can promise for sure: no matter what happens…they will always be by his side.

About The Author

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Michael Ian Black is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on Another PeriodThe Jim Gaffigan Show, and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. He created and starred in many television series, has written screenplays, and regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian. Michael is the bestselling author of the book My Custom Van, the memoir You’re Not Doing It Right, and the children’s books Chicken CheeksThe Purple KangarooA Pig Parade Is a Terrible IdeaI’m BoredNaked!Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop!, and I’m Sorry. Michael lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children.

About The Illustrator

Photograph by Beckett Gladney

Debbie Ridpath Ohi is the author-illustrator of Where Are My Books? and I Want to Read All the Books. Her illustrations also appear in Sea Monkey and Bob, written by Aaron Reynolds; I’m Bored (a New York Times Notable Book), Naked!, and I’m Sorry, written by Michael Ian Black; as well as ten Judy Blume chapter books and middle grade titles. For more info, visit DebbieOhi.com or @InkyElbows on Twitter.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (June 4, 2019)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534415867
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8
  • Lexile ® AD460L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Raves and Reviews

"A great launchpad for sharing about worries and developing vocabulary for thorny feelings." - Kirkus Reviews

"A fun, reassuring storytime selection or one-on-one read for overly anxious children." - School Library Journal

Awards and Honors

  • Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle
  • ILA Children’s Choices Reading List
  • Picture This Recommendation List

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