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angiew23's review
5.0
The "Facing Mighty Fears" series by Dawn Huebner features a fantastic set of non-fiction books which aim to support children who suffer from anxiety in an non-intimidating and interesting way. Each page has simple illustrations, short paragraphs and interesting facts like the number of bones in a cat or quotes from famous people. There are also simple and straight forward strategies that children can use to counteract anxiety with clever names or acronyms like W.I.N. or steps in a staircase.
Facing Might Fears about Animals includes several questions or thoughts that children might experience when encountering animals or insects that frighten them. The characters in the story very relatable to a child with anxiety. There are three steps, "W.I.N.", to take when preparing to meet a new animal. There is also a list of ideas that could be new things to try. There is a note to caregivers with examples and suggestions as well as a list of resources. The illustrations are very inclusive, children in different cultural clothing, wheelchairs or other unique attributes are featured throughout the story.
I could 100% see myself using the books in this series in my Grade 3 classroom. I would recommend them to parents of anxious children. I could also see using a page or two as part of a small group or whole class mental health lesson, or just to offer to children who could use new strategies. This book could also be used by parents and guidance counsellors as well as teachers of children ages approximately 5 to 10, maybe others as well depending on developmental levels. Additionally, as a former Humane Educator, I could absolutely see using this book with children who have fears of animals. There are many parents who struggle with supporting children who are afraid of animals, and as a humane educator that was one of the challenges I supported some families and children with. This book and the WIN strategy would have been so helpful in my work in that setting as well.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book! I can't wait to purchase a copy for my classroom!
Facing Might Fears about Animals includes several questions or thoughts that children might experience when encountering animals or insects that frighten them. The characters in the story very relatable to a child with anxiety. There are three steps, "W.I.N.", to take when preparing to meet a new animal. There is also a list of ideas that could be new things to try. There is a note to caregivers with examples and suggestions as well as a list of resources. The illustrations are very inclusive, children in different cultural clothing, wheelchairs or other unique attributes are featured throughout the story.
I could 100% see myself using the books in this series in my Grade 3 classroom. I would recommend them to parents of anxious children. I could also see using a page or two as part of a small group or whole class mental health lesson, or just to offer to children who could use new strategies. This book could also be used by parents and guidance counsellors as well as teachers of children ages approximately 5 to 10, maybe others as well depending on developmental levels. Additionally, as a former Humane Educator, I could absolutely see using this book with children who have fears of animals. There are many parents who struggle with supporting children who are afraid of animals, and as a humane educator that was one of the challenges I supported some families and children with. This book and the WIN strategy would have been so helpful in my work in that setting as well.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book! I can't wait to purchase a copy for my classroom!
rainbowbritekid's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for this eARC. My rising 3rd grader loved the story and I got because he is deathly afraid of dogs. Any time we are anywhere and there's a dog that is not ours he flips. Thank you for the story and techniques to get over his fear.
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