Written for every child who needs a helping hand to develop agency when they face ordinary wobbly moments in early life and beyond.

Dr Marcelle Moore, a Clinical Psychologist with more than two decades of experience working with children aims to help caregivers and parents support children in their transformative journey… from fear to bravery.

When mischievous little lion Scout finds himself fearful of doing something new and unknown, he starts to tell himself, “I can’t, it’s too hard.” Scout’s body feels heavy, and his thoughts echo with self-doubt. Help comes from an unlikely friend who teaches Scout the value of togetherness, and that courage to face those shaky feelings comes from within.

“A beautiful book with an important message, infused with imagery and strategies to help young people feel braver, in the face of their ‘wobbles’.” – Karen Young, Psychologist and Neuro-development Educator

My Review

Who would have thought that a strong, proud, brave lion like Scout would ever get scared or anxious. But that’s not how real life works. Everyone gets scared from time to time when faced with the unknown, and this could even be manifested as a full blown panic attack. When you have no idea what’s happening, except you can’t eat and you feel the WOBBLES, it’s important to look to your friends and family for reassurance.

For Scout it takes a tiny firefly to explain his feelings to him, why his tummy is feeling yucky and his head is pounding, and assure him that it’s all quite normal. The ‘What Ifs’ and ‘I Can’ts’ are stealing your bravery, the firefly tells him, and that’s when you need to be with someone you trust and take deep breaths.

Through rhyme and an example of deep breathing (like in yoga), the book will help children to overcome their anxieties. With lots of colourful pictures in a high quality hard back book, this is a must for parents of young children of all ages, because at the end of the day, even lions get scared.

Many thanks to @LiterallyPR for inviting me to be part of the #EvenLionsGetScared blog tour.

About the Author

“I’m Dr Marcelle Moore! I’m a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist with over two decades of experience in London and Sydney. I’ve spent my career helping children navigate life’s ups and downs, and now I’m excited to bring those insights to a new audience through my first book, Even Lions Get Scared.

“This book was born out of a desire to empower families with the tools they need to help their children build courage and resilience. During the pandemic, the number of children experiencing anxiety soared, and I wanted to create something accessible for families struggling to get support.

“With beautiful illustrations by the incredible Monika Marzek, this book blends storytelling with proven psychological strategies that I use in my practice. It’s designed to help children face their fears and develop emotional strength.”

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