When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney

Short Summary

When I’m Feeling Scared by Trace Moroney is a warm, engaging picture book that helps children understand what fear feels like, why it’s a normal emotion, and how to respond when they feel scared. Featuring a friendly rabbit character, it provides relatable examples of fear and reassures children that recognising and talking about their feelings can help keep them safe.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years.

Topics Discussed

Prevent Sexual Abuse

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What this book is about

  • When I’m Feeling Scared is part of Trace Moroney’s popular “When I’m Feeling” series, which covers different emotions like happiness, kindness, and loneliness.
  • The hardback edition has a soft, velvety cover and tactile pages, making it more engaging for children who enjoy sensory elements while reading.
  • Uses a gender-neutral rabbit character to explain how fear affects the body, such as a racing heart, trembling, or hair standing on end.
  • Gives relatable examples of fear, including spiders, bullies, and being alone in the dark.
  • Reassures children that fear is a natural and sometimes helpful feeling because it can keep them safe and alert them to danger.
  • Encourages children to recognise the physical signs of fear so they can take action or ask for help in unsafe situations – a key part of protective education and body safety.
  • Demonstrates that some fears can be overcome when we understand them (e.g. a scary shape turns out to be a pile of clothes).
  • Includes a section at the back with tips for parents on how to discuss fear and safety with their children.
  • A long-standing favourite in schools and homes, thanks to its simple, targeted approach to teaching about a single feeling at a time.
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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.