Scaredy Cat

by Michael Buxton

Everyone scares Scaredy Cat! But things aren't always what they seem.

This stylish board book series features hilarious inspirational tales for toddlers focusing on everyday emotions.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Juvenile

8 pages, Board book

Published September 1, 2019

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was not as fond of this book in the series as I was of "Steady Sloth" or "Grumpy Tortoise." I get the message - things aren't generally as scary as they seem at first, and in fact probably don't have anything to do with you at all. Fair enough message, but I've met enough really literal people to wonder how well this book truly goes over with little ones. "You don't have to be scared of [people going about their day-to-day life represented by dogs] because they're [doing something non-scary represented by riding bicycles]" is perhaps a little abstract for toddlers. A fear of dog is reasonably normal for kids that size for obvious reasons, and reassuring them that dogs aren't scary because they're riding bicycles seems a lot less helpful than reassuring them that dogs aren't scary because they want to be friends and if they don't know how to be friends politely, Mom or Dad will pick you up before they can knock you over. Then the book goes on to crocodiles having a picnic, which seems even less reasonable considering that real crocodiles would be more than happy to snack on a stray toddler if they got the opportunity. Not that I advocate telling little kids that, but I'm also not inclined to reassure kids that the world isn't scary by using an example which actually ought to be.

[Lightwhisper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simples e adorável. Enjoy <3

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, colorful book about a "scaredy" cat who finds the bravery to reach out to others and make new friends.

[Nicole Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

My youngest loves this book. It has a great meaning behind it, and there’s a lot in the simple illustrations to spark questions and conversation.

[Becki Iverson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great easy read with my 2 year old. Simplistic but did the trick.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and fairly easy to understand.

[malavika!]

got the French version for my 25th birthday from my little sis & I love it

[Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute and we read it quite a lot!