Meet Scaredy Squirrel, a squirrel who never leaves his nut tree because he's afraid of the unknown "out there." But then, something unexpected happens that may just change his outlook.

Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome.

When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note saying that Gabe has gone fishing and will be back in a week. He tries out several substitute monsters, but finds that none are as perfect as Gabe.

Lance goes trick-or-treating with such a scary face that he is able to help himself to all his neighbors' candy.

Jack Harmon, who is bullied at school, finds a cell phone and hears a strange voice who wants him to do bad things.

A bear child describes situations that bring about fear, how it feels to be scared, and what can make things better.

"This is the scariest book ever! Or so claims its melodramatic ghost narrator. You can go ahead and turn the page, but don't expect him to come with you. He is a big scaredy-cat!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Fire! Spiders! Thunder! Clowns! Monsters! Kids can be afraid of lots of things It's normal. But these fears can seem really big! Well, have no fear; Sometimes I'm Scared is here. This book outlines easy steps kids can use to overcome their everyday fears. An extensive Note to Parents gives parents additional information on why fears naturally develop and how to help their kids understand and deal with common fears."-- amazon