I'm Not Scared, You Are!
What’s inside...
The book follows the story of a group of young animals as they face their fears together, learning to support one another to overcome their individual fears and grow braver. In another story, readers are invited to join a cast of creepy creatures on a spooky night filled with ghosts, ghouls, toads, trolls, bats, and black cats. With 24 super-spooky sounds and a fun rhyming text, this spooktacular adventure challenges readers to be brave; The wild wind is howling, there's a creak on the stair. Are you feeling brave? Follow me if you dare! Join a cast of creepy creatures in this journey through a night packed with ghosts and ghouls, toads and trolls, and bats and black cats! With 24 super-spooky sounds – are YOU brave enough? With a fun rhyming text, this is a spooktacular adventure!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What does bravery look like to you?
Can you remember a time when you felt scared like the character in the book? How did you overcome it?
What are some ways you could help a friend who is feeling scared?
How do you think the story would change if the characters reacted differently to their fears?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings by relating personal experiences to the scenarios in the book.
Praise your child for sharing their thoughts and feelings, reinforcing that it’s safe to discuss fears.
Use the book’s illustrations to discuss non-verbal cues of emotions, enhancing emotional intelligence.
After reading, engage in a creative activity like drawing to depict a brave moment they had, connecting the story to real-life experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding and managing fear
Explanation: The story follows the main character as they confront various scenarios that are typically frightening for children. Through these experiences, readers learn that fears are normal, and facing them can be empowering.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by acknowledging their fears in real-life situations and learning strategies to cope with them, such as deep breathing or discussing their fears with a trusted adult.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards others
Explanation: As the protagonist encounters friends who are also scared, the book showcases the importance of understanding and supporting others in their fears.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be supportive friends in real life, helping their peers through difficult times and showing compassion.
Example Lesson: Bravery is a learned behavior
Explanation: Through the character's journey, the book conveys that bravery isn't an inherent trait but something that can be developed by facing and overcoming fears.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to try new activities that may seem intimidating at first, reinforcing the concept that bravery can grow with experience.
Example Lesson: Communication is key to overcoming obstacles
Explanation: The protagonist learns to communicate their fears to others rather than keeping them bottled up, which helps them to find solutions and overcome their fears.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be translated into children learning to express their feelings and fears openly with family or friends, which can lead to better understanding and support.
Example Lesson: Self-confidence grows with experiences
Explanation: Throughout the book, as the protagonist faces and overcomes various challenges, they grow more confident in themselves and their abilities.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to engage in new experiences, understanding that each challenge they overcome builds their self-confidence and personal growth.