Zee is Not Scared

A parent might reach for this book when their curious child starts testing the boundaries of fear, wanting to seem brave or engage with "scary" things that are too mature for them. In this charming story, a young zebra named Zee is told he cannot watch a scary movie. To prove his bravery, he playfully dons a sheet and pretends to be a ghost, delighting in his family's mock-terror. The book gently explores the line between fun-scary and real-scary, validating a child's desire to be courageous while reassuring them that it's okay to seek comfort. Its sweet, humorous take on imagination and family love makes it a perfect, non-threatening entry point for conversations about feelings of fear.