When I Feel Scared (Way I Feel Books)
PreSchool-Grade 1-A cuddly bear cub is featured in these two purposeful  stories. The lesson in When I Care is that children should treat  others as they wish to be treated. The book includes some  suggestions for promoting empathy. Scared describes situations  in which children feel frightened and how comforting by another  helps. It also mentions that being scared can protect them  against injury-for example, being afraid of a strange growling  dog or climbing too high. Each book begins with a note to adults  about how to help children with their feelings. Colorful  illustrations of the cub and his animal friends in many familiar  situations at home and at school are placed on abundant white  space, giving an open, uncluttered look to the pages. There are  many stronger, more imaginative stories about these subjects,  such as Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who (Random, 1954) and Mercer  Mayer's There's a Nightmare in My Closet (Turtleback, 1968).  However, on some occasions teachers and caregivers might welcome  the guidance given in this series.Martha Gordon, formerly at  South Salem Library, NYCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.