Storm

Reach for this book when your child is beginning to assert their independence but still struggles with nighttime fears or the anxiety of being alone. It is a perfect choice for those transition years when a child wants to be brave but needs a story that validates just how scary the world can feel. Set in a remote cottage during a fierce storm, the story follows young Annie as she must face her fear of a local ghost to help her family. Through its atmospheric prose, the book explores how courage isn't the absence of fear, but the ability to act despite it. It is ideally suited for children ages 7 to 10 who are ready for a slightly spooky, sophisticated narrative that treats their emotions with respect. You might choose this to open a conversation about inner strength and the surprising ways we find help when we need it most.