Books about Overcoming Fears
Award winning
Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea
Chris Butterworth, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Educational content about marine life and environments.
Encourages curiosity and learning about nature.
Supports development of reading and comprehension skills.

Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea
Chris Butterworth, 2006
Award winning
Scaredy Squirrel
Mélanie Watt, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses fear and anxiety with humor and creativity.
Encourages adventurousness and overcoming personal challenges.
Engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Strengthens understanding of safety and independence.

Scaredy Squirrel
Mélanie Watt, 2009
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.

The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale
Deborah Diesen, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional regulation through engaging story.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, repetitive phrases.
Promotes tackling fears in a supportive environment.

The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale
Deborah Diesen, 2022
Award winning
Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared
Suzanne Lang, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Addresses managing fears in a relatable, humorous way.
Encourages emotional resilience and bravery in young children.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging, easy-to-follow narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonds.

Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared
Suzanne Lang, 2023
Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider
Megan McDonald, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Overcomes fear in a humorous, light-hearted manner.
Strengthens reading comprehension and emotional resilience.
Encourages empathy and bravery in everyday situations.
Engages young readers with appealing illustrations.

Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider
Megan McDonald, 2021
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.
