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A gentle, reassuring exploration of childhood anxiety and the quiet courage it takes to face everyday fears. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Not afraid of dogs.
- apprehensive
- comforting
- heartwarming
- 01
Jungle Dogs
Graham Salisbury · 1998
A lush, atmospheric exploration of childhood anxiety and the quiet courage it takes to step out of an older sibling's shadow.
- 02
Scaredy squirrel
Melanie Watt · 2006
A hilarious, chart-filled exploration of what happens when you finally step out of your meticulously planned comfort zone.
- 03
Scaredy Squirrel makes a friend
Mélanie Watt · 2007
A gentle, encouraging exploration of leaving one's comfort zone to discover the joy of connection.
- 04
First day jitters
Julie Danneberg
A clever, comforting twist on back-to-school anxiety that proves absolutely everyone gets nervous sometimes.
- 05
Black dog
Levi Pinfold
A gentle, empowering exploration of how the things that scare us often shrink when we finally find the courage to face them.
- 06
Henry and Mudge
Cynthia Rylant
A warm, reassuring hug of a story about the quiet magic of finding your very best friend.
- 07
The Old Woman Who Named Things
Cynthia Rylant
A tender, tear-jerking exploration of loneliness and the brave, vulnerable choice to open your heart to love again.
- 08
Piper
Emma Chichester Clark · 1995
A tender, illustrated journey from hardship to heroism, culminating in the warmth of a forever home.
- 09
The curse of the squirrel
Laurence Yep
A quirky, role-reversing romp through the woods that turns the classic hunter-and-prey dynamic hilariously on its head.
- 10
Froggy learns to swim
Jonathan London
A bouncy, sound-filled splash of encouragement for anyone nervous about taking the plunge.
- 11
Teacher's Pet
Richie Tankersley Cusick · 1996
A deliciously campy, dread-soaked descent into a competitive nightmare where ambition turns deadly.
- 12
Angus and ducks
Marjorie Flack · 1930
A gentle, timeless romp about the thrills of curiosity and the ultimate comfort of returning to a safe haven.
