The Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters

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

Author: Deborah Diesen
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 06/23/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 6.51h x 6.41w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9780374392703
Audience: Baby-Preschool

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 553843 / Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters

About the Author

Deborah Diesen is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books, and has worked as a bookseller, a bookkeeper, and a reference librarian. She lives in Michigan with her family.

Dan Hanna has over ten years of experience in the animation industry, and his work has appeared on BBC America and the Cartoon Network. He lives in Camarillo, California.