Meet Fear. He’s small, anxious… and very hungry.

Please Don’t Feed the Fears is an illustrated children’s book that teaches kids what happens when you feed fear—and how to shrink it back down with courage and care. Kids learn that fear shouldn’t be avoided, but understood, so it doesn’t grow out of control. Befriend it, shrink it, and take back your power.

Fear can be helpful when trouble comes knocking, but when it's out of control, it'll have your world rocking! It can consume you and make the whole world seem bleak. It can make you gloomy, and angry, and make you feel weak. But it's hope you'll find near the end of this book. Bravery can come from an internal look. It inspires you to fight your way out of bloated Fear's belly, to keep moving forward when your legs turn to jelly. It teaches you how to call out for help when your Fear's overgrown and ends with the message that you're never alone.

Cynthia Breheny wrote this book after her great grandmother passed away, who was an inspiration and a guiding light in the face of Fear. This book is designed to inspire hope and strength in those who read it, to let them know that they can reach out from their darkest place and get help. And, even if that help doesn't come right away, they can make the arduous journey out from Fear's clutches.