Jeremy Worried about the Wind - by Pamela Butchart (Hardcover)

About the Book

Jeremy is a worrier. He worries about odd socks, spotty bananas, evil squirrels, burnt toast, dinosaurs and, most of all . . . the wind! His friend Maggie isn't worried about anything - after all, what's the worst that could happen? But when Maggie decides to go outside and play in the wind, Jeremy must act fast to keep her out of danger, and he is soon to discover that a bit of courage leads to the most exciting adventures.

Book Synopsis

Jeremy is a worrier. He worries about mismatched socks, spotted bananas, evil squirrels, burnt toast, dinosaurs, and, most of all . . . the wind! His friend Maggie isn't worried about anything. As she says, "What's the worst that could happen?" Then, on a very windy day, Jeremy's biggest fear comes true when he is blown right out of his shoes and up into the sky! Soon he finds himself on an adventure along with sled dogs, a narwhal, and some pirates. Jeremy quickly learns that a little courage can lead to the most exciting experiences. And once he returns home, Jeremy can't wait for Maggie to join him on his next adventure. A quirky, touching tale that will open up important conversations about worries and anxiety.

Review Quotes

Kids will be blown away by the over-the-top adventures.
--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Pamela Butchart is the author of several books for children. When she's not writing, she teaches philosophy to teenagers. She lives with her son in Dundee, Scotland.

Kate Hindley worked as a print designer before illustrating her first book, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Since then, she has illustrated a number of books, including the Smashie McPerter chapter books, Don't Call Me Choochie Pooh! by Sean Taylor, The Knight Who Said "No!" by Lucy Rowland, and The Same But Different Too by Karl Newson. Kate Hindley lives in Birmingham, England.