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Picture books tagged with: fears

Princess and the Castle

Princess and the CastleSubject matter includes adapting to a parent's new partner and overcoming fears

Categories: Anxiety, Death & Bereavement, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, fears, loss

Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears

Little Mouse's Big Book of FearsA child may recognise some of his own fears on the pages of this book, and feel like he is 'less alone' with them. Provides a good starting point for a conversation on phobias and anxieties.

Categories: Anxiety
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, phobias

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

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

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Anxiety, Sadness, Shyness
Tags: anger, anxiety, behaviour, emotions, fears, phobias

Darkness Slipped in

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

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark
Tags: fears

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

Little Princess - I Don't Want to Go to BedHelping children to understand why it's important to go to bed on time.

Categories: Animal Phobias, Bed Time, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, fears, phobias

There’s No Such Thing as a Ghostie

There's No Such Thing as a Ghostie

Categories: Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: fears

Little Penguin Lost

Little Penguin LostProviding comfort for children who have lost a favourite toy

Categories: Anxiety, Comfort Objects
Tags: anxiety, fears, loss

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

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

Categories: Animal Phobias, Anxiety, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, diversity, emotions, fears, multicultural, phobias

Going on a Plane

First Experiences Going on a Plane (Usborne First Experiences)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).

Categories: Holidays & Travel
Tags: fears, phobias

Little Princess – I Want My Mum

Little Princess - I Want My Mum

Categories: Uncategorized
Tags: anxiety, fears, mother, separation anxiety

The Monster Bed

The Monster BedReassuring children who are afraid of the dark or anxious about monsters.

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, nightmares, phobias

Let’s Talk: Have you got a Secret?

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.

Categories: Anxiety, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Sadness, Safety and Protection
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, violence

Don’t Panic, Annika!

Don't PanicThis entertaining story contains some simple techniques that anxious children could use to stay calm.

Categories: Anxiety, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, separation anxiety

Dennis Duckling

Dennis DucklingFostering/Adoption

Categories: Adoption & Fostering, Anxiety, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, fears, foster, friends, separation anxiety

Boo to the Who in the Dark

Boo to the Who in the DarkShowing that when faced, fears aren't as bad as they seem.

Categories: Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, fears, friends

Wide Awake Jake

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

Categories: Bed Time
Tags: fears, mother, nightmares

Silly Billy

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

Categories: Anxiety
Tags: anxiety, fears

Going to the Dentist

Going to the Dentist (Usborne First Experiences)Introducing young children to what happens at the dentist, and encouraging them to take good care of their teeth.

Categories: Dentists & Dental Care
Tags: fears, injections, needles, phobias

When My Worries Get Too Big!

When My Worries Get Too Big!A relaxation book for children who live with anxiety published by the Autism Asperger Publishing Company

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Anxiety
Tags: anxiety, asperger syndrome, autism, emotions, fears

Leave Me Alone

Leave Me AloneThis 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.

Categories: Bullying, Violence & Abuse
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, friends

Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?

Can't You SleepSoothing fears of the dark, encouraging young children to settle down for the night.

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, fears, phobias

Little Princess – I Want My Light On!

Little Princess - I Want My Light On!May help to neutralise a fear of ghosts and the dark.

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, fears

Ready Steady Ghost!

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!

Categories: Anxiety, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: anxiety, fears

Eric!…the Hero?

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.

Categories: Anxiety, Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Disabilities, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, autism, confidence, emotions, fears, loneliness, prejudice

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to SleepMay comfort a child who is experiencing bad dreams or who is afraid of the dark.

Categories: Anxiety, Bed Time, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, brother, fears, nightmares, phobias, sister

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

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.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Disabilities
Tags: deafness, emotions, fears, friends, prejudice, school

Go on an Aeroplane (Topsy & Tim)

Go on an Aeroplane (Topsy & Tim)Provides a practical and positive account of travelling by plane which may reassure a child apprehensive about flying.

Categories: Holidays & Travel
Tags: fears, phobias

Happy Hippo, Angry Duck – A Book of Moods

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

Categories: Feelings
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears

Why Are You So Scared?

Why Are You So Scared?Intended for children who have parents suffering from PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Categories: Anxiety, Depression in Family, Serious Illness
Tags: anxiety, depression, fears, mental health

I’m Worried (Your Feelings)

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.

Categories: Anxiety, Doctors, Hospitals & Operations, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears

Morris and the Bundle of Worries

Morris and the Bundle of WorriesHelping children to overcome worries by sharing their problems and fears

Categories: Anxiety
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears

Best Bear

Best BearGreat 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.

Categories: Comfort Objects, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, fears, phobias

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