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Facing Mighty Fears About Animals

Empowering children to conquer their fears of common creatures

Dawn Huebner author Liza Stevens illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:21st Apr '22

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This book provides children with tools to manage their fears about animals, helping them to lead happier lives while learning about various creatures.

Fear of animals can be overwhelming for many children, particularly those aged 6 to 10. Facing Mighty Fears About Animals offers a compassionate approach to helping young readers confront their anxieties. This engaging book provides practical tips and interesting facts about various animals, including bees, dogs, spiders, and snakes. By presenting these creatures in a fun and approachable manner, it encourages children to explore their fears and develop coping strategies that can lead to a more fulfilling life.

The book is structured to not only assist children but also to guide parents and caregivers. With a dedicated section addressing adult concerns, Facing Mighty Fears About Animals ensures that the techniques taught are effective and supportive. This resource empowers parents to facilitate discussions about fears and helps them understand how to provide the right support for their children. The inclusion of a supplemental resource section further enhances the book's utility, making it an invaluable tool for families and mental health professionals alike.

As part of the Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, this book is designed to resonate with its young audience. It combines education with entertainment, making the process of confronting fears less daunting. With its friendly tone and engaging content, Facing Mighty Fears About Animals aims to help children lead happier, fear-free lives while fostering a sense of curiosity about the world around them.

Dawn Huebner explains worry and fear to children with a tone that is confident, warm and straight-forward. Never condescending, always creative, and packed full of examples and instructions, the Mighty Fears books teach children and caring adults how to move forward with a plan. She knows kids, she knows worry, and she knows what helps. -- Lynn Lyons, psychotherapist, author, speaker and Flusteclux podcast owner
Dawn Huebner is my go-to author when helping anxious kids. -- Natasha Daniels, LCSW, creator of atparentingsurivival.com
Using proven CBT Strategies, this new series offers countless ideas for exposure, helping readers feel understood and empowered. -- Bonnie Zucker, PsyD, author of Anxiety-Free Kids
Nobody writes for anxious children like Dawn Huebner. These books are a must. -- Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, author of Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD

ISBN: 9781787759466

Dimensions: 226mm x 150mm x 12mm

Weight: 140g

96 pages