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.

I hope you find this book review helpful!

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❤️ Cath