Book Review
A short overview of this book
When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney is a book that will help kids with understanding fear. This book helps kids to understand that we are all scared of something and that things aren’t as scary as they might seem.
Books about feelings are important, as they help children to recognise, understand and manage their own feelings. So it is always a good idea to have a few books about feelings in your collection, that you can keep coming back to.
This book belongs to the Feelings Series, which includes other books on feeling happy, angry, sad, lonely, kind, jealous, disappointed, nervous and loved.
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 3 to 8 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue, I’m Cath Hak, your friendly Sex Educator. On my YouTube channel and website, I review a bunch of books that can help parents talk to their kids about love, sex, relationships, puberty, growing up, and all those Feelings. Today, I want to talk about a book called When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney.
This book is part of a series that includes When I’m Feeling Happy, When I’m Feeling Kind, and When I’m Feeling Lonely. They’re all great, but I have to say, the hardback versions are extra special. They have this velvety texture on the cover that feels amazing to touch. And guess what? The inside is tactile too! So if you have a choice, go for the hardback because it’s so much more fun to rub your hands over.
I used to read these books to my own kids, and we all loved them. When kids can interact with a book through touch, it makes the whole experience more enjoyable. Now, let’s talk about why books about feelings are important, especially when it comes to sex education and keeping kids safe.
Understanding our feelings is crucial for managing them and knowing what’s happening inside us. It’s also a vital part of protective education, helping kids stay safe from sexual abuse. When kids feel scared, we want them to recognize that feeling instead of having a confusing bodily reaction. If they know what their body does when they’re scared, like feeling sick in the stomach or getting shaky, they can say, Hey, I’m feeling scared, and know what to do next. It empowers them to recognize unsafe situations and take action or tell someone about it.
Now, let’s dive into the book. It features an adorable rabbit character, which is great because it’s gender-neutral. The book describes how fear can make our hearts beat fast, our bodies tremble, and our hair stand on end. It gives examples of things that can make us feel scared, like creepy crawly spiders, bullies, or being alone in the dark. But here’s the important part: it tells kids that it’s okay to feel scared. That feeling can help us stay away from danger and reach out for help.
The book also shows that what seems scary at first may not be so scary after all. That big monster? It turns out to be just a pile of clothes on boxes. And sometimes, we even like to dress up and be scary ourselves!
At the end of the book, there are some tips for parents on what to talk about with their kids. And let me tell you, there are plenty more books in this series, covering a whole range of different feelings. They’ve been around for 15 years and are still popular because they focus on specific feelings, which can be really helpful when you want to target a particular emotion.
So, if you’re looking for a great resource to help your kids understand and manage their feelings, I highly recommend checking out these books. They’re a fantastic tool for starting conversations and creating a safe space for your children to explore their emotions.
I hope this review was helpful! If you have any questions or need more recommendations, feel free to reach out. Happy reading!
