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Families who loved Scared Is... by Laura Purdie Salas often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Scared Is... by Laura Purdie Salas often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing a new transition, such as the first week of preschool or a move to a big kid bed, and needs help identifying the physical and emotional sensations of fear. Using clear, relatable rhyming verses and high quality photographs, it validates that being afraid is a normal human experience rather than something to be ashamed of. This concept book is perfectly tuned for children ages 3 to 6, offering a gentle mirror for their internal world. Instead of telling a single story, it explores various scenarios that might trigger anxiety, from shadows on a wall to a looming thunderstorm. Parents will appreciate how it builds emotional intelligence and provides a safe, non-threatening entry point for deeper conversations about courage and safety.
