Best Books About Worry & Fear for Kids

All 8 books about worry in our review library, gathered in one list. Every kid meets worry sooner or later; a good story makes it smaller and easier to talk about. Most picks here are picture books; every one links to our full review with age fit and where to buy.

Cover of Whos afraid of the Rabbit (Timeless Fairy Tales) by Iiris Raisa

Whos afraid of the Rabbit (Timeless Fairy Tales) by Iiris Raisa

Iiris Raisa

A young rabbit's fear that the earth is breaking up spreads to the other animals, until a wise lion teaches them all to investigate their fears before jumping to conclusions.

Cover of David Dinosaur and a New Home Adventure Overcoming the Fears

David Dinosaur and a New Home Adventure Overcoming the Fears

Claudia Publishing

This charming picture book follows a young dinosaur navigating the challenges of moving to a new home, offering gentle guidance for children facing similar transitions. Through David Dinosaur's journ...

Cover of I Am Brave When Im Scared A gentle picture book to help kids face

I Am Brave When Im Scared A gentle picture book to help kids face

Daniel Hayes

A gentle story that helps kids face fear - and discover their inner bravery. Sometimes, scary feelings come without warning - at bedtime, at school, or in new places. I Am Brave When I'm Scared is a warm and encouraging picture book that gently teaches children ages 4-8 how to recognize fear, take d

Cover of Im Not Afraid of Monsters (Brave Tales) by Clever Publishing

Im Not Afraid of Monsters (Brave Tales) by Clever Publishing

Clever Publishing

Kit the kitten thinks he sees monsters everywhere! When Mommy sends him out to the garden to pick berries, he thinks the scarecrow is a scary monster. And he doesn't want to go into the forest because the tree stump will reach out and grab him! But through gentle encouragement, Mommy shows Kit that

Cover of How Do You Feel? Angry, Sad, Envy, Happy, Scared, Shy (ilearn Book 1)

How Do You Feel? Angry, Sad, Envy, Happy, Scared, Shy (ilearn Book 1)

Hollyn Overton

Build character, learn empathy, and identify emotions with students in grades PK–1 using Happy, Sad, Jealous, Mad! This 96-page book includes stories and reproducible activity pages that explore the facial and body language of feelings and the vocabulary of emotions. This resource book includes stor

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The Scared Elephant

Jenna Laffin

Presents an original song that helps teach children how to overcome their fears.

Cover of Nervous About Going To The Doctor An Affirmation-Themed Childrens

Nervous About Going To The Doctor An Affirmation-Themed Childrens

Suzanne T. Christian

Discover the vibrant read-aloud book, "Nervous About Going To The Doctor?" for kids ages 4-6. Transform their apprehensions into excitement with uplifting affirmations. Order now!

Cover of Sometimes Im Afraid A Mental Health Book for Children by Wendy Cuskey

Sometimes Im Afraid A Mental Health Book for Children by Wendy Cuskey

Wendy Cuskey

Written with the assistance of a mental health professional, Sometimes I'm Afraid is a book for children who are experiencing fear or are acting out in anger that is rooted in fear. If you have a small child who is angry, fearful or anxious, this book may be just what he or she needs to understand t