Sometimes I'm Scared

by Jane Annunziata, Marc A. Nemiroff, Bryan Langdo (Illustrator)

Fire! Spiders! Thunder! Clowns! Monsters! Kids can be afraid of lots of things It's normal. But these fears can seem really big! Well, have no fear;  Sometimes I'm Scared  is here. This book outlines easy steps kids can use to overcome their everyday fears. An extensive Note to Parents gives parents additional information on why fears naturally develop and how to help their kids understand and deal with common fears. From the Note to

Many children experience situations causing anxiety, worry, or fear at various times through childhood. Children may fear the dark, insects, loud noises, big adults, barking dogs, or costumed characters. Perhaps you remember a time when Santa Claus or thunder and lightening frightened you?

While fears can be distressing to you and your children, it helps to understand that they indicate that your child has reached a developmental milestone, and has achieved a more sophisticated way of relating to the world.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Heather McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful book on managing fears big and small - there's no one set answer, but several practical strategies covered in a friendly, informative manner.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book to help your little one learn how to handle their fears. It gives breathing tips and even a list of ideas to try when you are feeling scared. The book gives lots of basic fears and shows how it is ok to sometimes be afraid, but that there are also ways to deal with it instead of fearing it. It was easy to read and the illustrations were bright and colorful.

[Abril · Rating 3 out of 5]

AR Level: 0.5 pts (estimation)
Lexile 500L (estimation)
Traits: visual presentation, ideas, organization

[Jaclyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book to read to your kids! The way it was written was perfect for young children to understand, very relatable. It gave helpful ideas for what you can DO when you are feeling scared and gave examples in HOW to do that, very practical. The book also has a parents section in the back with more detailed information. The suggested tips are great for coping with any emotion that makes you feel uncomfortable, not just being scared. My kids range in age from 12 to 4, each of them took something away from this book (so did I).

[A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for ages 5-8. Contains real things that kids are scared of, like the dark, clowns, thunder and lightning, etc. Talks about pracitcal ways of coping with fears. Can be used for bibliotherapy.

[Alexandria Hiam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for ages 5-8. Contains real things that kids are scared of, like the dark, clowns, thunder and lightning, etc. Talks about pracitcal ways of coping with fears. Can be used for bibliotherapy.