The Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters

By: Deborah Diesen

Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2026-06-23

Perfect for back to school; turn everyday worries into confidence! A standalone board book starring Willa Whale first introduced in New York Times-bestselling The Pout-Pout Fish series. In this story, Willa overcomes her fear of getting called on in class.

Circle Time is starting,
But Willa’s feeling worried.
“What if I get called upon?”
Her tummy’s getting flurried!

Swim along with Willa Whale as she develops strategies and confidence for raising her fin. She might just discover that sharing our ideas, thoughts, and questions will help us learn and grow!

Don’t miss the other books featuring Willa Whale!:
- The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale
- The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes