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A hilarious, chart-filled exploration of what happens when you finally step out of your meticulously planned comfort zone. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Scaredy squirrel.
- lighthearted
- quirky
- energetic
- safe
- 01
Franklin in the Dark (Franklin)
Paulette Bourgeois · 1992
A gentle, reassuring journey that normalizes childhood anxieties through cozy, relatable encounters.
- 02
Not afraid of dogs
Susanna Pitzer
A gentle, reassuring exploration of childhood anxiety and the quiet courage it takes to face everyday fears.
- 03
First Day Jitters
Julie Danneberg · 2000
A clever, comforting embrace of a story that validates the universal dread of starting over before delivering a delightful, tension-breaking twist.
- 04
Wemberly Worried
Kevin Henkes
A tender, validating embrace for anyone whose mind spins with 'what ifs' when facing the unknown.
- 05
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Martin Waddell
A tender, softly glowing bedtime ritual that wraps the reader in a warm embrace of safety and sleep.
- 06
Creepy pair of underwear!
Aaron Reynolds
A hilariously melodramatic exploration of bedtime anxiety that turns a glowing green scare into a comforting nighttime friend.
- 07
The secret life of squirrels
Nancy Rose
A cheerful, bustling journey through the busy preparations for a new school year, led by helpful woodland friends.
- 08
Courage
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, deeply validating hug of a graphic memoir that makes the terrifying, isolating feelings of childhood anxiety feel manageable and shared.
- 09
Math Curse
Jon Scieszka
A frantic, relatable plunge into the psychological spiral of seeing arithmetic in absolutely everything.
- 10
The Dark
Lemony Snicket
A gently spooky, beautifully shadowed exploration of making peace with the things that go bump in the night.
- 11
Franklin Goes to the Hospital (Franklin)
Paulette Bourgeois · 2000
A gentle, reassuring hand to hold when facing the scary unknown of a medical procedure.
- 12
Scary Stories for Young Foxes
Christian McKay Heidicker
A chilling, campfire-style descent into the dark woods where primal fears are met with fierce courage.
