Facing fears and trying new things
7 books in this theme
by Andrea Beaty Illustrated by David Roberts
Ages 5-8 years
Ada has a boundless imagination and an insatiable curiosity about everything around her. When her experiments don't go as planned, she learns that questions are more important than answers. An inspiring story that encourages scientific thinking and celebrates the joy of discovery.
by Dan Santat
Ages 4-8 years
Humpty Dumpty is afraid of heights after his fall, but he must overcome his fear to pursue his dream of flying. A story about resilience and facing your fears.
by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen
Ages 3-7 years
Circle and Square are friends, but when Circle tells Square about a scary shape-shifter, they decide to investigate. This gentle story explores friendship, truth-telling, and facing fears together.
by Martin Waddell Illustrated by Patrick Benson
Ages 2-6 years
Three owl babies wake up to find their mother gone and must comfort each other while waiting for her return. This gentle story addresses separation anxiety and provides reassurance about parental love and return.
by Andrea Beaty Illustrated by David Roberts
Ages 5-8 years
Rosie dreams of becoming an engineer and learns that the best way to figure out what you can do is through trial and error, persistence, and learning from failure. An inspiring story about following your dreams, embracing failure as learning, and the importance of perseverance in achieving your goals.
by Nick Bland
Ages 3-7 years
Boris the bear thinks he's very brave until he encounters something that truly scares him. A reassuring story about true bravery and the support of friendship in overcoming our fears.
by Michael Rosen Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
Ages 2-7 years
A family goes on an exciting bear hunt, encountering various obstacles along the way. This interactive story with repetitive text and sound effects encourages participation and explores themes of adventure, courage, and family bonding.