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Scaredy Book: It's not always easy to be brave!
Book lives at the library and desperately wants to go outside like the other books, but is intimidated by all the things that might happen ‘out there’. A page might get torn. Book’s cover might get dirty. Book might never be returned to the library!
Meanwhile, little Emma loves visiting the library and delights in the many adventures to be had in the stories she finds there. When Emma meets Book, they find they are just what each other needs. Together, Book and Emma move out of their comfort zone to try new things, meet new people, and enjoy a fair few adventures — climbing trees, laughing in the rain, and even cheering along at a football match!
On their adventures, Book and Emma discover that ‘out there’ needn’t be scary if you just take it one step at a time. A beautifully illustrated, inspirational tale, Scaredy Book shows the fun that is to be had when you stop letting worry hold you back. Children and parents alike will enjoy this story about being brave, taking risks, and living to tell the tale!
Meanwhile, little Emma loves visiting the library and delights in the many adventures to be had in the stories she finds there. When Emma meets Book, they find they are just what each other needs. Together, Book and Emma move out of their comfort zone to try new things, meet new people, and enjoy a fair few adventures — climbing trees, laughing in the rain, and even cheering along at a football match!
On their adventures, Book and Emma discover that ‘out there’ needn’t be scary if you just take it one step at a time. A beautifully illustrated, inspirational tale, Scaredy Book shows the fun that is to be had when you stop letting worry hold you back. Children and parents alike will enjoy this story about being brave, taking risks, and living to tell the tale!
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
Published March 9, 2021
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June 3, 2018
Scaredy Book lives on a library shelf and is a bit relieved that he doesn't get chosen by anyone He's seen the books that come back a little worse for wear, and he knows of books that have been lost, or returned with missing pages and he's afraid of what might happen to him. But what he doesn't know are the adventures library books get to have, the places they go, the things they see, maybe the wear and tear is worth it.
I'm tempted to read it to my 7th graders during orientation next year, but the message isn't the message I want. The implication that the books with creased pages, crumbs, water spots, fingerprints etc. have had a great time doesn't teach the children to be careful with their library books. I think this is a book about what not to do with library books.
Cross posted to http://kissthebook.blogspot.com CHECK IT OUT!
I'm tempted to read it to my 7th graders during orientation next year, but the message isn't the message I want. The implication that the books with creased pages, crumbs, water spots, fingerprints etc. have had a great time doesn't teach the children to be careful with their library books. I think this is a book about what not to do with library books.
Cross posted to http://kissthebook.blogspot.com CHECK IT OUT!
June 5, 2018
Sillett, Devon and Cara King Scaredy Book : It's not always easy to be brave! 32 pages. PICTURE BOOK. EK Books, 2018. $18.
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February 8, 2023
A great book to help kids work through trying new things. The illustrations are adorable - my favourite page is Emma and Book hugging :).
May 21, 2024
I really love to see honest books about books. The poor books that come back damaged (a book on a stretcher looking worse for wear) and the books that just never return (a missing poster with the ‘C’ book) are an accurate look at what you see day in and out. Of course, it does also show about the books who go on adventures and see many wonderful things. If I was working in a library then I would be purchasing this one…well, right now. It is an ideal book to use at the beginning of the year particularly with the younger grades. I know from experience my kids can be pretty rough with their books at times but also be super loving – particularly if it’s a favourite.
This book though isn’t just about treating books well – there is a sub-theme of courage even when you’re feeling scared. It’s about being brave enough to take a step towards trying something new – even if it means finding a kindred spirit to help you do this (in Book’s case this is Emma). For the intended age I think this book would open up a lot of discussion about when students might have been scared/hesitant to try something new, to set a goal to try something new for the term and then reflect on the outcome later in the year.
The softness of the illustrations I feel also adds a sense of warmth to the book. It makes it less confrontational – this book is wanting to be read (not be scared) – and while I wasn’t sure about the softness to begin with by the time I had finished reading it I had changed my mind.
Special thanks to EKBooks for the advance reader copy
This book though isn’t just about treating books well – there is a sub-theme of courage even when you’re feeling scared. It’s about being brave enough to take a step towards trying something new – even if it means finding a kindred spirit to help you do this (in Book’s case this is Emma). For the intended age I think this book would open up a lot of discussion about when students might have been scared/hesitant to try something new, to set a goal to try something new for the term and then reflect on the outcome later in the year.
The softness of the illustrations I feel also adds a sense of warmth to the book. It makes it less confrontational – this book is wanting to be read (not be scared) – and while I wasn’t sure about the softness to begin with by the time I had finished reading it I had changed my mind.
Special thanks to EKBooks for the advance reader copy
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