Feeling Boo

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling anxious about a new social event, a performance, or any situation where they feel pressure to act a certain way. Feeling Boo gently explores social anxiety through its main character, Boo, a little ghost who is too shy to say his own name. As he nervously prepares for his first Haunt-a-Thon, he feels different and alone. This warm and humorous story normalizes feelings of shyness and performance anxiety. For children ages 6-8, it's a perfect conversation starter about bravery, self-acceptance, and understanding that it's okay to participate in the world in your own unique, quiet way.