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First Questions and Answers: Why am I afraid?

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First Questions and Answers: Why am I afraid? by Katie Daynes is an engaging children's book that explores the concept of fear. Through simple language and charming illustrations, it explains to young readers why we feel scared, how to manage those feelings, and reassures them that fear is a natural part of life. The book encourages curiosity and understanding, helping children to feel less alone in their emotions.
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This delightful children's book provides a comforting exploration of fears and anxieties, using friendly illustrations and engaging lift-the-flap features to present answers and reassure young readers. Perfect for curious minds, it addresses common childhood worries with sensitivity and warmth, offering both understanding and practical ways to feel brave.

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A thoughtful, comforting exploration of fear and how to cope with it.

This engaging book is for anyone who's ever felt anxious or afraid, or who's simply wanted to help a friend. Meet a cast of characterful frogs as they hop in and out of a range of relatable scenarios—from not wanting to be alone and being afraid of the dark, to trying to be brave and facing up to their own fears.

With beautifully-observed illustrations, friendly text and interactive flaps, children will enjoy sharing the frogs' experiences and learning more about their own feelings.

Series: First Questions and Answers

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  • First Questions and Answers: What are Feelings?
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  • First Questions and Answers: Why am I afraid?
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801313919

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christine Pym

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 12

About the Author

Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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