Lucy worries about everything and she worries a lot. She's so skilled at
worrying that she worries about new and interesting things no one else
even thinks about! But when Mrs Hunt tells the class there is going to
be a school musical, Lucy decides she wants to be a part of it. She's
too worried to try out for any of the parts, but Mrs Hunt finds the
perfect role for her. Being a piece of the landscape may not suit
everyone, but Lucy puts everything into being the best tree she can, and
with a sprinkle of courage she stands proud and tall as her knees knock
and her tummy ties in knots. She becomes the best tree anyone can ever
remember! Lucy may worry, but she also knows that sometimes she can be
courageous too, showing children everywhere that it's okay to be worried
and still embrace opportunities!Courageous Lucy doesn't ignore anxiety
in children or offer a hollow solution to 'just be brave'. Although her
experiences don't totally change Lucy, they show her that while stepping
out of your comfort zone always takes courage, once you do, wonderful
and magical things can happen. Just taking one tiny step and deciding
that you want to do something is sometimes all it takes to be
courageous.