Me and My Fear
Age 5+
Picture Books
When a young girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, her Fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn’t understand their language?
A heart-warming and relevant new tale from the bestselling author and illustrator of The Journey, this book shows us the importance of sharing your Fear with others – after all, everyone carries a Fear with them, even if it’s small enough to fit into their pocket!
Creators
Jamie A. Swenson works as an associate librarian and early literacy storyteller. She is also the author of Boom! Boom! Boom!, illustrated by David Walker. She lives in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Chiara Fedele was born in Milan, Italy. After graduating from art school, she attended the Brera Academy in Milan. Her illustrations have appeared in many picture books. Chiara also teaches drawing and painting techniques. She lives in Pavia, Italy.
Reviews
With a simple colour palette and naive illustrations, with Fear represented as a white blob-like creature, the overall presentation is immediately accessible for all children. Fear is not conveyed with any fear-inducing qualities, a clever representation considering the topic.
ReadPlus
A book to share with a class which will create much discussion.
ReadPlus
This is an exquisite story about a young girl in a new country at a new school.
Oh Creative Day
