Animal Phobias

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Picture books about Animal Phobias from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Fear of mice, spiders and other animals is a common childhood phobia. Books which either show animals and insects in a positive light, or which tackle the fears and phobias that some children experience when coming face to face with certain animals and insects.

What’s worrying you?

A great picture book to help children explore their worries. While it is normal to feel anxious now and then, when anxiety escalates and can't be controlled, sitting down with your child and reading this book together should help.

Bella and Monty: A Hairy Scary Night

May comfort a child who is anxious about the dark, spiders, ghosts or monsters, and make them realise they are not alone.

The Great Big Book of Feelings

A child struggling with negative emotions may find great comfort in this sympathetic, entertaining and reassuring book which explores many different feelings: happy, sad, excited, bored, interested, angry, upset, calm, silly, lonely, scared, safe, embarrassed, shy, confident, worried, jealous and satisfied.

Eeeek, Mouse!

This book may help a child who is frightened of mice to see a less threatening side to them.

Sophie’s Masterpiece

May encourage a child who is frightened of spiders to look more favourably upon these fascinating creatures. The book also reflects the ageing process, and may strike a chord with a child who has lost an elderly relative. Additionally, it has underlying themes of tolerance and acceptance.

What’s worrying you?

Bella and Monty: A Hairy Scary Night

The Great Big Book of Feelings

Eeeek, Mouse!

Sophie’s Masterpiece

Aaaarrgghh, Spider!

Worried (Dealing with Feeling…)

The Very Busy Spider

Little Princess – I Don’t Want to Go to Bed

All Kinds of Fears: a Lift-the-Flap Book