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

About This Book

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 the big feelings and what to do with them.During the pandemic, many of us unwittingly projected fear onto our children. Children are so much more perceptive than most of us believe. They can pick up on

Our Review

This gentle picture book offers young children a compassionate framework for understanding fear and anxiety, helping them identify those big feelings when they arise. Through simple, relatable scenarios, it validates common childhood fears while explaining how fear can sometimes hide behind anger or difficult behavior. The text, developed with mental health expertise, provides age-appropriate language for emotional awareness and coping strategies. Young readers will find comfort in seeing their own experiences reflected in these pages.

What makes this children's mental health book particularly valuable is its dual approach—it both normalizes emotional struggles and gives children practical tools for managing them. Parents searching for resources on childhood anxiety will appreciate how it opens conversations about feelings without being overwhelming. The reassuring tone makes complex emotions accessible for preschoolers and early elementary children alike, ultimately empowering them to recognize and work through their fears with caregiver support.