Yikes! There's a Dog!

Reach for this book when your child starts crossing the street to avoid a barking neighbor or freezes up at the park when a puppy approaches. It provides a gentle, humorous entry point for children who experience genuine anxiety around animals, validating their fear without making them feel ashamed or small. The story explores the internal monologue of a child navigating a world that often assumes everyone loves dogs, making it a perfect tool for normalizing phobias and building self-advocacy skills. Through its graphic narrative format, the book uses visual cues to express the fluttering panic of anxiety, making it accessible for kids aged 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it moves beyond 'just be brave' and instead focuses on understanding one's own boundaries. It is an excellent choice for fostering empathy in pet-owning families and providing a sense of solidarity for children who feel different because of their fears.