Big Chickens Fly the Coop

A parent would reach for this book when their child is paralyzed by the 'what-ifs' of a new experience, especially if that child tends to imagine worst-case scenarios. It is the perfect tool for de-escalating anxiety through humor, showing that even when we are 'chicken,' we can still move forward. The story follows four feathered friends who venture out of their coop to find the farmhouse, encountering everyday farm objects that their overactive imaginations transform into terrifying monsters. By framing fear as a series of silly misunderstandings, the book helps children ages 4 to 8 normalize their own jitters. It emphasizes that bravery isn't the absence of fear, but rather the ability to keep walking even when your knees are knocking. Parents will appreciate the rhythmic, alliterative text that makes a potentially heavy topic feel light, playful, and entirely manageable.