The I'm Not Scared Book

by Todd Parr

Overview

From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes a reassuring book about overcoming fear.

With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.

Sometimes I'm scared of dogs.
I'm not scared when they give me kisses.
Sometimes I'm scared I will make a mistake.
I'm not scared when I know I tried my best.

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores the subject of all things scary and assures readers that all of us are afraid sometimes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316084451
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	08/03/2011
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,109,142
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD450L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Todd Parr has inspired and empowered millions of children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than sixty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in California.

Hometown:

Berkeley, California

Date of Birth:

July 9, 1962

Place of Birth:

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Education:

High school diploma

Website:

http://www.toddparr.com

Editorial Reviews

The latest from Parr, executed in his characteristic style that sets extremely bright colors off with a heavy black line, addresses common childhood fears.

The left side of the spread states a phobia: "Sometimes I'm scared of the dark." The facing page offers a way to make the situation better: "I'm not scared if I have a night-light." Worries run the gamut, from getting on an airplane, Halloween ghosts and monsters, something hiding under the bed, getting lost, families arguing, starting school and making a mistake. The message, although obviously well intentioned, verges on syrupy self-help for preschoolers. This will make for convenient bibliotherapy for young kids trying to overcome their fears, but offering just one coping strategy per dreadful situation is unlikely to give much comfort. The final page, in multi-colored text, may be the one worth remembering: "Sometimes we are scared of things because we don't understand them. When you are afraid, tell someone why and maybe you won't be scared anymore."

Whether this is just a platitude or words of wisdom is up to readers to decide.(Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews