The Scary Snakes

"Little Fears" is a book series about the various concerns that children can have. Sometimes, minor harms may grow into big worries if they are ignored. Fortunately, there are fun ways and gentle tools to handle such situations, often through play.

"The Scary Snakes" is a book about overcoming the fear of snakes.
Shelly is on a picnic in the woods with her family. She imagines there are horrible snakes everywhere. Luckily, Grandma has ways to help. And when Shelly manages to defeat her fear, it calls for a celebration at the amusement park, where a surprising grand prize awaits.

Shelly is afraid of snakes. One day in the woods, she thinks she sees them everywhere and is too afraid to walk. "How will I be able to go on a picnic when I'm too big for Dad to carry me?" Shelly worries.
Grandma always knows what to do. Colorful snakes of yarn and fun games help Shelly defeat her fear. And when Grandma and Shelly visit the amusement park together, Shelly gets a surprising prize!