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Books About Fear & Bravery for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Fear & Bravery for Ages 4–7

Picture-book-age children are brave more often than they realize. Raising a hand in class, trying a new food, walking into a room full of strangers. These 7,415 books celebrate that ordinary courage and help children see that bravery isn't the absence of fear. It's what you do while you're still feeling it.

7,415 books

Cover of What If a Stranger Approaches You?

What If a Stranger Approaches You?

For parents looking to empower their child with clear safety rules, this guide helps kids identify safe adults and handl

Cover of Finding Fire

For the child learning that even the biggest challenges can be met with steady courage and the help of an unexpected fri

Cover of Don't Let Go!

A wobbly first bike ride becomes a touching milestone as a young girl learns to balance while her father prepares to let

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Cover of John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator

Get to Know Your Government

John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator

Dani Gabriel

For children curious about what it means to be a hero, this accessible biography explores how one man turned hardship in

Ages 7–10

Cover of Rescue Cat

For the child who feels too small to help or dreams of being a hero. This story shows how even the smallest friend can m

Cover of Ghost Busted

Ada Twist, Scientist

Gabrielle Meyer

For the child who loves a good scare but also enjoys a silly twist, this story flips the script to show that perspective

Cover of Dorrie and the Haunted Schoolhouse

Dorrie and the Haunted Schoolhouse

Patricia Coombs

Spells go hilariously wrong when a little witch and her classmate accidentally stir up chaos in the middle of their scho

Cover of Let It Begin Here! April 19, 1775: The Day the American Revolution Began

Let It Begin Here! April 19, 1775: The Day the American Revolution Began

For the young historian who wants to feel the heartbeat of the past through a tense, hour by hour account of the day tha

Cover of To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Deborah Blumenthal

For the child who needs to know that adventure has no age limit or boundary. This biography shows how grit and passion c

Cover of Jack's Path of Courage: The Life of John F. Kennedy

Jack's Path of Courage: The Life of John F. Kennedy

Doreen Rappaport

For the child who feels overshadowed by a sibling or struggles with health, this moving biography shows how John F. Kenn

Cover of Greek Myths

Jenny Tyler, Heather Amery

Ancient heroes, gods, and monsters come to life in this accessible collection of legendary tales from Greek mythology.

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The Very Impatient Caterpillar #2

The Little Butterfly That Could

For the child feeling small and overwhelmed by a big challenge. This hilarious story helps kids face their 'what-ifs' an

Cover of Mellybean and the Wicked Wizard

Mellybean and the Wicked Wizard

For the child who needs to see that even small or ordinary pets can be big heroes through kindness and sticking together

Cover of Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

For the child who loves familiar faces and grand adventures. This gentle retelling uses beloved characters to help littl

Cover of Dust Devil

Fearless Angelica Longrider tames the Montana frontier by wrestling wild horses and catching outlaws in this high-energy

Cover of Nature Lover

Kelly Starling Lyons

For the young scientist who feels confident in what they know but a little nervous about trying new, scary things like h

Cover of Percy and the Pirates

Usborne First Reading

Percy and the Pirates

For the child finding their footing with longer stories, this gentle pirate adventure shows how staying calm and using y

Cover of Grudge Match

Kim Possible #11

Disney Book Group

The stakes reach a fever pitch as Kim Possible rushes to rescue Ron Stoppable from a dangerous wrestling match against a

Cover of Noodles the Puppy

Noodles the Puppy

For the early learner navigating big feelings about sharing and overcoming nighttime fears. A gentle, humorous way to bu

Cover of Big Bear Is Coming!

Big Bear Is Coming!

For families looking to turn bedtime nerves into a playful adventure, this story celebrates the magic of rough-and-tumbl

Cover of Going to the Hospital

Usborne First Experiences

Going to the Hospital

For the child preparing for an upcoming hospital visit, this book gently explains what to expect, helping to calm fears

Cover of Monster Soup And Other Spooky Poems

Monster Soup And Other Spooky Poems

For the child who loves the thrill of a slightly scary story, these playful poems turn things that go bump in the night

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All Aboard Reading

Young J.D. sets out on an urgent mission to find his missing dog, Blue, in this heartwarming story of a boy and his best

Cover of The Day the Stones Walked: A Tale of Easter Island

The Day the Stones Walked: A Tale of Easter Island

Pico scoffs at the legends of stone statues coming to life until a massive wave threatens his village, forcing him to lo

Fear & Bravery for Other Ages

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