About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is spiraling into 'what-if' scenarios before a new experience or school year. It is the perfect antidote for the cautious child who feels overwhelmed by the unknown and assumes the worst about everything from itchy bug bites to making new friends. Through Beany's honest and humorous internal monologue, children see that it is okay to be nervous and that bravery doesn't mean having no fear, it just means showing up anyway. As Beany navigates a week at summer camp with a bossy bunkmate and a long list of worries, she discovers that reality is rarely as scary as her imagination. The story provides a gentle, realistic roadmap for overcoming anxiety without being dismissive of a child's very real feelings. It is an ideal bridge between early readers and longer novels, offering relatable social dynamics for children ages six to nine.
