Some Things Are Scary

By Florence Parry Heide, Jules Feiffer (Illustrator)

Facing fears with humor, this book turns the scary into the laughable.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 212 ratings

40 pages· 410 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a journey through life's everyday fears with a humorous twist. From the terror of a bad haircut to the panic of losing control while skating, this book captures the essence of common anxieties. With witty text and lively illustrations, it reassures readers that they're not alone in their fears, offering laughter as the best remedy. Whether you're starting school, a new job, or meeting the in-laws, this compact edition is the perfect gift to ease those jitters and find humor in the unsettling moments of life.

From the publisher

“With perceptive examples and over-the-top images of physical comedy, Heide and Feiffer acknowledge, and perhaps demystify, some shared fears.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)You’re skating downhill, but you don’t know how to stop. You’re having your hair cut, and you suddenly realize . . . they’re cutting it too short. There’s no question about it: some things are scary. And never have common bugaboos been exposed with more comic urgency than in this masterful mix of things horrible and humiliating, monstrous or merely unsettling. Perfectly pitched to a kid’s perspective, Florence Parry Heide’s witty text and Jules Feiffer’s over-the-top illustrations will get even the most anxious recipients laughing, while reassuring them (no matter how old they are) that they’re not alone in their fears.

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