Me and My Fear

Reach for this book when your child is facing a major transition, such as moving to a new country or starting at a new school, and seems overwhelmed by invisible worries. It personifies fear as a small, white, marshmallow-like creature that travels with a young immigrant girl. As she struggles with a new language and a lonely playground, her Fear grows so large it begins to dictate her life, even eating her food and keeping her awake at night. Through gentle illustrations and poignant text, Francesca Sanna provides a visual language for the heavy, quiet weight of anxiety. It is an essential tool for validating a child's feelings while showing them that everyone carries a 'Fear' of their own. Parents will find this helpful for normalizing the transition process and teaching children how to manage, rather than eliminate, their worries so they can make room for new friendships.