Life Doesn't Frighten Me

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the 'monsters' in their world, whether they are imaginary nighttime shadows or very real schoolyard bullies. This powerful poem provides a rhythmic, empowering mantra for children to assert control over their fears. By personifying things like barking dogs, scary movies, and even the 'new classroom' jitters, the text transforms fear into something that can be stared down and dismissed. While the poem is a celebration of bravery, its true magic lies in the juxtaposition of Maya Angelou's rhythmic, defiant words with Jean-Michel Basquiat's raw and edgy artwork. It is a sophisticated yet accessible tool for building resilience and self-confidence in children ages 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's anxiety while simultaneously providing them with the internal voice needed to say, 'Life doesn't frighten me at all.'