Scaredy Book: It's not always easy to be brave!

Description

Book lives at the library and desperately wants to go outside like the other books, but is intimidated by all the things that might happen 'out there'. A page might get torn. Book's cover might get dirty. Book might never be returned to the library! Meanwhile, little Emma loves visiting the library and delights in the many adventures to be had in the stories she finds there. When Emma meets Book, they find they are just what each other needs. Together, Book and Emma move out of their comfort zone to try new things, meet new people, and enjoy a fair few adventures - climbing trees, laughing in the rain, and even cheering along at a football match! On their adventures, Book and Emma discover that 'out there' needn't be scary if you just take it one step at a time. A beautifully illustrated, inspirational tale, Scaredy Book shows the fun that is to be had when you stop letting worry hold you back. Children and parents alike will enjoy this story about being brave, taking risks, and living to tell the tale!

Devon Sillett is a former radio producer, turned writer and reviewer, who is currently completing her PhD on children's picture books. Cara King is a designer and illustrator, who runs her own design business, Caratoons. She has been drawing for many years and loves working with watercolours and pencils.

"Beautifully written with wonderful illustrations, it shows that doing something different does not have to be scary. And, if the idea is to give kids a love of books, it certainly works. My three year old will not put this down." * Best Weekend * "Utterly original wide-eyed adventure." -- Australian Woman's Weekly "The children loved (this book) and the librarian told me that several of the little ones have said they are going to take this book out on adventure." Click here to read in full. * Educating Young Children * "Author Devon Sillett has an obvious love of books and has translated this love into a delightful way of dealing with being scared..." * What's Up Downunder * "Well-crafted and beautifully illustrated Scaredy Book will raise a great many discussion points with children and their parents. As it is set in a library, which in many ways is a great jumping off point for many adventures, it may also encourage young readers to discover the shelves of their libraries and the amazing amount of very safe adventures to be discovered in the pages of a book..." * Blue Wolf Reviews * "Scaredy Book is highly recommended for libraries, kindergartens and lower primary school. It is also excellent for shy or insecure children who may need a bit of encouragement to become involved in their world without fear." * Reading Time *