Books About Phobias

The Best Phobias Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about phobias? 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.

Emma: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Emma: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

By Coco Simon · Book #15 in the Cupcake Diaries series

A sister faces her fears to comfort her brother during his hospital stay.

160 pages· 24,723 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 589 ratings
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Summary: Emma's brother Jake needs surgery, and he's terrified. Though hospitals make Emma uneasy, Jake insists only she can calm him. As the Cupcake Club supports Jake with sweet treats, Emma must confront her own fears to be there for him. Will she find the courage to help her brother when he needs her most?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

School of Fear

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

359 pages· 36,406 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 9,465 ratings
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Summary: Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, and Garrison dread their summer at the School of Fear, where they must confront their worst phobias. With no homework or exams, the stakes are higher: conquer their fears or face the unknown consequences. As they navigate this bizarre and exclusive institution, will they find the courage to overcome their deepest anxieties, or will failure prove more terrifying than they imagined? Dive into a summer of suspense and self-discovery where every fear is a lesson waiting to be learned.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears

A timid mouse confronts her fears, discovering courage within.

Kate Greenaway Medal (2008)
32 pages· 476 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,422 ratings
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Summary: Little Mouse is terrified of everything, from spiders to shadows. As she bravely documents her fears in a journal, she learns that even the biggest creatures have their own fears. Will she find the courage to face her phobias? With interactive pages, join Little Mouse on her journey of self-discovery and bravery.
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