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By Carol Shuman
Illustrated by Cary Pillo
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Jenny and her brother Sam are scared! The TV has played news all morning, Jenny's piano lesson was canceled, and Mom and Dad forgot to make lunch. Jenny and Sam want to know what's going on and how not to be so scared, and Mom and Dad can help. With honest sensitivity, Jenny Is Scared! explores children's fears, and reactions surrounding terrorism, war, and other violent events.
A Note to Parents by author and psychologist Ann Rasmussen, Psy.D., explains how young children respond to violence and tragedy, provides concrete suggestions for helping them feel more safe, and offers families ideas for making the world a better place.
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• Full-color illustrations
• 8" x 10"
• 32 pages
• Ages 4–8
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"Shuman's book poignantly captures what is in the minds and hearts of our children today. She puts on paper the very fears and concerns facing kids, as well as what we can all do to cope with an uncertain world. This book is a must-have for all parents and teachers."
—Kristene Doyle, Ph.D.
Director of Child and Family Services, Albert Ellis Institute
"An excellent book for kids with a timeless message that is needed in these uncertain times more than ever."
—Michael S. Broder, Ph.D.
psychologist and author
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is a clinical psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine. As a psychotherapist, she works with children, adolescents, and adults. She is also a university teacher, registered nurse, public speaker, and newspaper columnist. She lives in Bermuda. Jenny is Scared! is her first book for children.
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grew up on a farm near the Cascade Mountains in Washington State, and began drawing at an early age. She is the illustrator of several children's books, including A Terrible Thing Happened and Tibby Tried It, and her colorful characters appear in many children's magazines as well. She lives in Seattle with her husband and son, and their dog Rocket.
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