Anxiety and fear can be crippling for little humans! They need tools to identify, deal with, and overcome their fears. Luckily, we can approach a scary subject like fear with the help of an adorable hedgehog who has gone there, done that, and come out the other side with victory!
Pup stopped. He stared. He was so scared…..
Hedgehog is excited to embark on some exciting childhood adventures— play at the playground, swim at the pool, and ride a bike— but he is confronted by fear at every turn. Fear takes Hedgehog’s reasonable concerns and causes him to imagine awful, unreasonable, and outright ridiculous scenarios.
Luckily, Dad comes along, giving Hedgehog solutions to handle these unwarranted fears. Dad counsels Hedgehog to consider—
Is Fear helpful?
Are his anxious concerns based on truth?
Are hedgehog’s aspirations worth the risk?
If so, Hedgehog should find a way to overcome to achieve his goals. Eventually, Hedgehog does just that. He is able to climb a mountain and even make a new friend, overcoming a fear of heights and social anxiety.
Hedgehog vs. Fear is a fun read with important life lessons packed into a fun short story. Kids and parents will appreciate having the valuable morals to refer back to when confronting anxiety in everyday life.
Great for Preschool
Suggested ages: baby, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
