Books About Fears · 20 titles considered

The Best Fears Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fears? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Ragweed
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Fears

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1999

Ragweed

By Avi, Brian Floca (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Poppy Stories series

A young mouse named Ragweed leaves his home in the country to explore the city and gets caught up in a world of danger and adventure.

208 pages· 33,837 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,055 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

What About Worms!?

A brave tiger's only fear: worms. Can he overcome it?

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (2021)
56 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,460 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

The School Is Alive!

By Jack Chabert, Sam Ricks (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Eerie Elementary series

A young boy discovers that his school is alive and trying to eat its students.

96 pages· 5,884 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,325 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

You've Got Dragons

By Kathryn Cave, Nick Maland (Illustrator)

A boy battles invisible dragons of fear and anxiety, seeking ways to conquer them.

32 pages· 951 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2020

Doggie Gets Scared

A toy doggie's fears test Baby's courage when Doggie goes missing.

26 pages
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 161 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell

A squirrel tries to protect his nut tree from various threats and eventually befriends a neighbor.

72 pages· 1,504 words· Est. 23 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 411 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1973

My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires, Demons, Monsters, Fiend

A child's world is full of perplexing challenges and whimsical worries.

48 pages· 685 words· Est. 8 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 484 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2022

Somniphobia

Face your deepest fears in three chilling tales where escape is not an option.

256 pages· 53,122 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 789 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Snail & Worm All Day

By Tina Kügler · Book #3 in the Snail and Worm series

Join Snail and Worm on three whimsical adventures full of humor and discovery.

32 pages· 439 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 253 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983

What's Under My Bed?

A bedtime tale reveals a childhood fear.

32 pages· 967 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 189 ratings
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Fears Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about fears for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A timid mouse confronts her fears, discovering courage within.

J.J. Rabbit and the Monster

Ages 5–8

A rabbit discovers large round footprints outside his burrow and fears a monster is near, but the truth is revealed when his friends help investigate.

Shh! What's That Sound?

Ages 5–6 · 2011

Mysterious noises disrupt a sleepover.

Fun, Fun, Fun!

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Grumpy Croc and happy Ally tackle problems with friendship and fun solutions.

The Snow Blazers

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Dinotrux lost in snow; can Skya conquer her fear?

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Fears Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about fears for developing and independent readers.

Class Is Not Dismissed!

Ages 8–12 · 2010

Four friends face fears anew at a mysterious summer school, with a new student and a mission to save the school.

School of Fear
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School of Fear

Ages 8–12 · 1999

Four friends confront their deepest fears at a mysterious school. Will they conquer them or face terrifying consequences?

Breaker Boy

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A young boy must conquer his fears to save his father trapped in a mine.

Sky Ropes

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A girl must confront her deepest fears at camp, facing a ropes course and her past.

Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider

Ages 6–9 · 2020

Stink must confront his spider phobia during a backyard emergency.

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