Picture books tagged with: fears

Darkness Slipped in

May help to dispel children's fear of the dark by describing the darkness in a child's room in a refreshingly positive way.

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

Helping children to understand why it's important to go to bed on time.

There’s No Such Thing as a Ghostie

Little Penguin Lost

Providing comfort for children who have lost a favourite toy

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

Introduces some typical aspects of going on a family holiday. May help to allay fears of flying, and prepare young children for some of the procedures associated with modern plane travel (such as security checks and safety briefings).

Little Princess – I Want My Mum

The Monster Bed

Reassuring children who are afraid of the dark or anxious about monsters.

Let’s Talk: Have you got a Secret?

The situations explained in this book help children to distinguish between good and bad secrets and encourage communication between the child reader and an adult.

Don’t Panic, Annika!

This entertaining story contains some simple techniques that anxious children could use to stay calm.

Dennis Duckling

Fostering/Adoption

Boo to the Who in the Dark

Showing that when faced, fears aren't as bad as they seem.

Wide Awake Jake

The young Jake finds it difficult to get to sleep and after many attempts eventually does get to sleep with his mum's help.

Silly Billy

Acknowledges childhood anxiety and suggests a simple, practical way to alleviate it.

Going to the Dentist

Introducing young children to what happens at the dentist, and encouraging them to take good care of their teeth.

When My Worries Get Too Big!

A relaxation book for children who live with anxiety published by the Autism Asperger Publishing Company

Leave Me Alone

This picture book shows how a group of friends can stand together to stop bullying. It accurately reflects how sad and lonely a child can feel who is being bullied.

Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?

Soothing fears of the dark, encouraging young children to settle down for the night.

Little Princess – I Want My Light On!

May help to neutralise a fear of ghosts and the dark.

Ready Steady Ghost!

By tapping into children's emotions of feeling small in a big world. Children who are afraid of ghosts may be comforted by the central character, Bertie: a very friendly phantom!

Eric!…the Hero?

Any child who sometimes feels less intelligent, less capable and less successful than others will be heartened by the story of Eric who isn't much good at anything but turns out to be a hero.

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep

May comfort a child who is experiencing bad dreams or who is afraid of the dark.

I Can’t Hear Like You (Talking it Through)

This book should give hearing children an insight into the experiences of a deaf child. Deaf children may relate to the boy in the story.

Go on an Aeroplane (Topsy & Tim)

Provides a practical and positive account of travelling by plane which may reassure a child apprehensive about flying.

Happy Hippo, Angry Duck – A Book of Moods

A really simple book for very young children which might encourage talking about different moods

Why Are You So Scared?

Intended for children who have parents suffering from PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

I’m Worried (Your Feelings)

Helping children come to terms with the feelings of anxiety and exploring ways to alleviate their suffering. The book also touches upon the subjects of road safety and hospitals.

Morris and the Bundle of Worries

Helping children to overcome worries by sharing their problems and fears

Best Bear

Great for any child that has a special bear to comfort them through the night as the book illustrates how together they can overcome a fear of the dark.