This is a really lovely book that is intended to help children get over their fears of trying new things. I think that this book would be especially helpful in schools or counselors offices. It is packed with examples and fun facts to show kids that it’s ok to try new things. The book is not overly wordy, which I think is better for kids, but it still gets the point across well. For parents, I can see this book being helpful if their child does not want to try new things. Seeing examples, facts, and illustrations can persuade kids to be more adventurous. I also liked how the book made it a point to remind kids that it’s also ok to be cautious when trying new things as it’s a means to protect ourselves. I would absolutely recommend this book.

This book is designed to help children and young people understand why trying new things causes anxiety. It has step by step instructions on how to problem solve to help them cope with the experience of fear of the unknown.

It is clearly written and simple to understand. It has great illustrations to make the book interesting for children and young people.

For the parents of those children reading this book, there is a helpful section at the back of the book that explains how to support their child in this process.

Dr. Dawn has a wealth of experience to share and she does so in a way that is straightforward and, most of all, fun.

A lot of kids have fears of trying new things. This book has many relatable parts to it. It would also be a good source for parents to use to start a conversation with their child. I don't think I would just give it to kids to read, they would be bored....but if it was used as a conversation, it would be good.

A very sensible book, discussing for the young reader why they might be shy of the new, and how they can overcome the nerves, anxiety and so on, and get out there and do it. The need to pictorialise everything, and the talent the author has for getting everything into a snappy, succinct point do both mean there is a lot of blank page/screen, mind. Cheap layout aside, this could well be just the help that is needed in many a case – so go for it!