Books about Fear for Kids

No matter who you are, everyone feels fear sometimes. This little book shines a light on the fear that keeps us from the things we love, honors the good things fear can teach us, and calls every kid to not let fear stand in the way!

On the spookiest night of the year, Jim Panzee and his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What’s that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA? And the smell? PEE-YEW! “Don’t be scared,” they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned.

Feeling scared can make you feel like you want to run and hide in a safe place. What do parents do when their child feels scared? Each book features a page of parents' notes written by a child psychologist.

The oldest owlet is cautious and doesn’t like doing anything new. The one day, something BIG happens at the old hollow tree.

When I Feel Scared is more than just a story – it's a profound educational tool that guides children toward understanding the many facets of fear. Through the eyes of a little lost rabbit, readers discover the inclination to seek refuge in stillness and quietude when fear strikes. This journey teaches children that these feelings are not only natural but can also be steppingstones toward discovering their own resilience.

Follow the story of the scared little ghost who tries to understand its fears and find ways to make them go away. The vibrant picture book teaches children what fear is, how it feels and how to manage this unpleasant emotion.