Picture Books About Fears and Worries

Check out these books if you're looking for a way to help talk to your child about their fears and worries.

Updated June 21, 2024
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County)Molalla Library
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"I'm not scared!"
Allen, Jonathan
Paper Book
Baby Owl is out for a moonlit stroll through the woods, but each animal he bumps into tells him not to be scared Can Baby Owl convince them that this is what owls are meant to do and more importantly, that he is not scared?
Lionheart
Collingridge, Richard
Paper Book
A little boy sits in his room hugging his favourite toy. But something is there and Richard is scared, so he runs... through streets, fields, forests, over hills and into a magical jungle. Is there really anything there? And is he brave enough to face his fears?
Grumpy monkey don't be scared
Lang, Suzanne
Ebook
In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation's past - and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic new fantasy duology inspired by Chinese mythology. Once, Lan had a different name. Now, she goes by the one the Elantian colonizers...
Timid
Woodgate, Harry
Paper Book
Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight. This vibrant and uplifting picture book explores how to overcome shyness in a gentle and familiar way. ...

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