Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes tells the tale of a little mouse who can't help but worry about every little thing. When the first day of school arrives, Wemberly must face her biggest worry yet. Luckily her teacher helps Wemberly and the other worried kids in her class discover ways to face the things that worry them the most. Students will enjoy making inferences, identifying the author's purpose, and connecting with this beloved back-to-school favorite that is sure to comfort every student in your class.

Additionally, this collection of teaching resources includes a lesson on r-controlled vowels, grade-level vocabulary building, and an extension activity that is sure to engage students in a more personal context as they write a letter to the main character, Wemberly.