About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is caught in a cycle of 'what-ifs' or is experiencing heightened anxiety about the world around them. While many books approach childhood fears with earnestness, this guide takes a radically different path by using absurdist humor to strip fear of its power. By presenting ridiculous dangers like sharks in toilets or robot grandmas, it allows children to laugh at the very concept of being afraid, providing a much-needed emotional release for kids who feel a constant need to be on guard. Dr. Noel Zone is a self-proclaimed 'dangerologist' whose over-the-top paranoia creates a safe, silly space for children to externalize their own worries. Through its graphic novel format and high-energy illustrations, the book normalizes the feeling of hyper-vigilance while simultaneously showing how silly it can be when taken to the extreme. It is an ideal choice for 7 to 11-year-olds who enjoy Wimpy Kid-style humor but could benefit from a psychological 're-framing' of their everyday anxieties.
