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Me and My Fear

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Me and My Fear written and illustrated by Francesca Sanna
Format: Picture Book
Who’s it For: Kids

Me and My Fear tells the story in a comforting tone of a young girl processing a great deal of change. These changes include moving to a new country and attending a new school with all of the uncertainty change brings. Fear is an ever present albeit soothing companion ironically, not frightening or dark. As the young girl navigates her new world she discovers friends and becomes aware that fear is present in everyone’s life in some shape or form.

Me and My Fear continues the story of a refugee family which began with The Journey. The story easily stands on its own focusing on a young girl processing a great deal of change.

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Orion and the Dark

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Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett
Format: Book
Who it’s for: Kids

Orion is afraid of many things but his very biggest fear is the dark. Every night at bedtime he struggles to face his fear as his room gets darker and darker. Frightful noises become louder and Orion wonders what kind of creepy things are happening outside his window. Suddenly, Orion is startled when the Dark himself comes into his room! Reluctantly, Orion embarks on an adventure with the Dark and he learns to enjoy the night.
Playful illustrations with vibrant colors draw the reader to explore mysterious noises all around the house. A perfect lap sitting book, Orion and the Dark offers many options to talk with young children about the noises of the night. Through the friendly guidance of the Dark, children can explore the truth behind creepy noises they hear before bedtime.
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