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I'M NOT SCARED, YOU'RE SCARED

Seth Meyers

Brave Rabbit and cowardly Bear go on an adventure together. (Ages 3 to 7)

Ages 4+Source checked

Why this age? Short, accessible picture-book text with mild peril and playful fears; best suited to preschool and early elementary readers who can discuss courage and reassurance. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age4+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The language is appropriate for young children.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The book addresses feelings of fear, but nothing is genuinely frightening or dangerous for the reader.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The book provides an excellent definition of courage as acting even when feeling scared.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative way Bear visualizes his fears and the playful dialogue encourage creative thinking.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Helps children with social-emotional learning and identifying common anxieties.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness, patience, and mutual support are central to the characters' relationship.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

A strong, positive message about recognizing that everyone gets scared and that friendship and bravery are possible even when you are afraid.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Bear and Rabbit are supportive friends who grow throughout the narrative.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in I'M NOT SCARED, YOU'RE SCARED would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in I'M NOT SCARED, YOU'RE SCARED, and what caused that change?
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