The I'M NOT SCARED Book [Hardcover]

Todd Parr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2011 | Age Range: 3 - 6 years

Sometimes I'm scared of dogs.
I'm not scared when they give me kisses.

Sometimes I'm scared I will make a mistake.
I'm not scared when I know I tried my best.

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores the subject of all things scary and assures readers that all of us are afraid sometimes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein...Well I've found another to add to the list: Todd Parr. Kansas CITY Star

About the Author

Todd Parr is the author of more than thirty books for children, including the New York Times bestselling The I Love You Book, The Earth Book, and The Thankful Book. He lives in Berkeley, California. For a complete list of Todd's books and more information, visit www.toddparr.com.

Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 6 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (August 3, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031608445X
• ISBN-13: 978-0316084451
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.4 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Halloween

More About the Author

Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of over 40 best-selling books. His books have won multiple awards. He co-created the animated preschool TV series, ToddWorld. It has won three Parent's Choice awards, an IParenting award and has also been nominated 3 times for an Emmy in the Outstanding Animated Children's Program category. Todd has also created several short-films for Sesame Street. His books are based on empowering children to feel good about themselves while learning about differences. You can visit him online at www.toddparr.com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER WONDERFUL WORK BY TODD PARR. This is one of the better new book releases this year. August 9, 2011

By D. Blankenship HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

Over the past several years I have run across, and indeed read to children, quite a number of books by Todd Parr. I am not sure how many there have been but I do know that I have yet to find one that did not completely delight me. I have never had a kid complain about them either. This work; "The I'm Not Scared Book," is no exception. This author, who is also the artist, can do more with simply shapes and a limited number of colors than I have ever seen before. Also, as with his other books, his sensitivity and ability to address problems and concerns of the sort of things that children often need help with is most insightful, informative and helpful. It is as if Parr remembers absolutely what it was like to be a small child.

In this particular work, the author has addressed common fears that all young people face from time to time...from the real and relatively important, to those that may seem trifle to we adults, but are very paramount in a child's mind. The book is designed so that on one page a fear is voiced, and on the opposite page the solution to that fear or what makes that fear go away is noted and discussed.

"Sometimes I'm scared when my family argues."

"I'm not scared when we hug and say I'm Sorry."

Or...

"Sometimes I'm scared of what's under my bed." (Hmmm, I am a bit fearful of that myself at times.)

"I'm not scared once I clean everything out and see all my favorite toys."

The last page of the book makes a statement: "Sometimes we are scared of things because we don't understand them." This, when you think about it, is more or less the sum of most fears.

And then there is the art work! My goodness! Large bold pictures, all outlined in black with bright bold colors that simply snap from the page and catch the reader's eye. These are not at first glance complicated pictures but each makes a statement conveying the thought of the artist/writer perfectly. I like these illustrations because they are of the nature that a small child can attempt to recreate them and not feel intimidated or discouraged. In addition to a nice story with a nice life lesson, you are actually, if you work it right, getting a very nice art lesson for the little ones thrown in. If you watch a group of children closely over a period of time, you will not quite often that they will attempt to recreate pictures and characters from the books they read. This is one of the ways they learn to create art...hey, it's a starting point!

When reading this story to or with the wee ones, it gives ample room for the adult to investigate just what it is that a particular child or group of children are afraid of and address those issues right then and there. All in all this is a very valuable teaching tool.

The book itself is well designed and as with all books this company produces, is stout enough to take a pretty good beating and make it through it. The cover is heavy and the stars you see in the cover picture have been cut out...like as in you can put your finger through them.

There is no doubt that Mr. Parr has another winner for us here.

Don Blankenship
The Ozarks

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Todd Parr book! September 30, 2011

By PAM

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book goes beyond the other "fear/being afraid' books that are out there. The fear is stated and the next page shows a non-scary similar situation. Almost like a Scary/Not Scary format. It helps kids see solutions and promotes thinking skills. There are several themes this could be used for: going to school, Halloween, underwear....I will definitely use this book in my preschool classroom!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have For Young Kids! September 15, 2011

By Mundie Moms/Mundie Kids

Format:Hardcover

A fantastic, brightly illustrated book that cheerfully identifies a variety of fears children have, while also showing them how they can over come them. Todd Parr's simplistic words make this a story that's easy to understand for really young readers, and makes it easy for beginning readers to read. It's a fabulous story for parents to read to their kids.

I loved the way Todd told only told the story, but his illustrations are great. My kids really enjoyed this book. They connected with some of the fears that are mentioned in the story and laughed at some of the ways they are able to over come them. For example, one of the pages illustrates how scary it can be to go underwear shopping and the neighboring page illustrates it's not scary when you put the underwear on your head. Every time I read this page, non stop laughing ensues.

I love Todd's message at the end of the book where he says, "Sometimes we are scared of things because we don't understand them. When you are afraid tell someone why and maybe you won't be scared anymore."

I highly recommend picking this book up. It's one that can be used in Kindergarten & 1st grade classrooms as well as preschool and at home. I'm looking forward to reading more of Todd's books.