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Books About Fear & Bravery for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Fear & Bravery for Ages 0–3

Fear at this age is vivid and specific. The dark, loud noises, the dog that's too big, the stranger at the door. These 1,839 books name those fears directly and show young children that being scared is normal and that courage starts with small steps.

1,839 books

Cover of Samson to Goliath

The One Month Handy Bible #4

Samson to Goliath

L. M. Alex, Anne K. Clark

For the little one discovering that even the smallest person can be brave with faith. These gentle retellings help toddl

Cover of The Honeybee and the Robber

The Honeybee and the Robber

When a hungry bear threatens to raid the hive, one tiny honeybee must find the courage to defend her home and her fellow

Cover of Priscilla Superstar!

Priscilla Superstar!

Nathaniel Hobbie

For the little one who loves to perform but feels butterflies in their tummy, this story offers encouragement to step in

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Cover of George Flies South

George Flies South

Simon James

George isn't ready to leave his cozy nest, but a sudden autumn wind has other plans for this little bird's first trip so

Ages 3–7

Cover of Dizzy

Carnegie and Dizzy #1

Peter O'Donnell

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big noises or high expectations. Join Dizzy the Dalmatian as he learns that being

Cover of The Brave Easter Quest

Charlie the Turtle

The Brave Easter Quest

Cissy Editions Kid

For the child who feels nervous about trying new things, this festive quest models how to face small challenges with a b

Cover of Sink or Swim

Houghton Mifflin

Petra absolutely adores fish, but she is terrified of the water! Follow her splashing journey as she tries to be brave e

Cover of A Pumpkin for Peter

A Peter Rabbit Tale

A Pumpkin for Peter

For the little explorer who is learning to be brave in the dark. This cozy tale helps toddlers navigate nighttime jitter

Cover of Dare You!

Two siblings find out exactly what happens when they tiptoe into the garden in the middle of the night and encounter spo

Cover of The Very Noisy Night

Big Mouse and Little Mouse #1

The Very Noisy Night

Little Mouse is scared of the bumps and thumps in the night, but he soon discovers that a quiet room can feel even lonel

Cover of Nothing Can Frighten a Bear

Nothing Can Frighten a Bear

Daddy Bear claims to be the bravest animal in the woods, but a mysterious noise in the middle of the night has Baby Bear

Cover of Scared Is...

First Look at Feelings

Laura Purdie Salas

Gentle rhyming verses and real-life photographs capture the physical and emotional sensations of being afraid to help li

Cover of Sam the Stubborn Seed

Sam the Stubborn Seed

For the child who resists new experiences or feels anxious about leaving their comfort zone. A gentle rhyme about findin

Cover of Raila and the Sweet Dreams Shark

Raila and the Sweet Dreams Shark

For the child who experiences nighttime jitters or bad dreams, this soothing story introduces a friendly aquatic guardia

Cover of Snuggle Piggy and the Magic Blanket

Snuggle Piggy and the Magic Blanket

For the child who relies on a special object to feel safe at night. This gentle story explores finding inner courage whe

Cover of Little Unicorn Is Scared

Little Unicorn Is Scared

Aurélie Chien Chow Chine

For the child who struggles with nighttime fears or transitions to sleep, this story provides a magical breathing tool t

Cover of 1, 2, 3, Jump!

Lisl H. Detlefsen

For the child feeling nervous about their first dip in the pool, this gentle guide turns scary splashes into confident j

Cover of Lila The Brave Caterpillar

Lila The Brave Caterpillar

For the child feeling nervous about major life changes or growth. This gentle story helps little ones find the courage t

Cover of Scary Party

Bones, eyes, and limbs dance spookily in the dark until a sudden flick of the light switch reveals a festive Halloween s

Cover of The Scariest Book Ever

The Book Ever #2

The Scariest Book Ever

A very dramatic ghost narrator insists this is a terrifying tale, but the surprises behind each page turn are more silly

Cover of Lights Out, Leonard

Lights Out, Leonard

For the child who is convinced there is something under the bed, this humorous guide helps kids tackle nighttime monster

Cover of Maisy Goes to the Hospital

Maisy Goes to the Hospital

For the preschooler facing an upcoming procedure or overnight stay, this gentle story walks through the hospital experie

Cover of Thunderstorms!

My Incredible World

For the child who hides under the covers when the clouds turn gray. This gentle guide explains the 'boom' and 'flash' to

Cover of BOOM! Big, Big Thunder & One Small Dog

BOOM! Big, Big Thunder & One Small Dog

Rosie is a brave little dog who isn't afraid of anything—except for the big booms of a storm. See what happens when she

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