There's a Big Beautiful World Out There!

I checked out the audiobook because of the title and didn’t realize it’s a children’s book. In my defense, Libby has a plain orange cover. I’m still counting it towards my reading goal because it’s a motivational explanation for why we shouldn’t let fear keep us from creating memories and exploring......more

As “there’s a Big Beautiful World Out There!” opens the reader is introduced to a little girl who is full of fear. Fear of everything: bugs, dark, rollercoasters, clowns, people who look different etc. however, as the book progresses she begins to deal with all of those fears and see the world aroun......more

I'm glad to have discovered this book because it was written the day AFTER 9/11 of 2001, and is a reminder that even in an age of terrorism and deceptive politics, we can still love life and live it to the fullest of our abilities. I think we need this message now more than ever. I hope kids and gro......more

A simple book that discusses different things a child could be scared of. Such as dogs, snakes, roller coasters, clowns and people who look different from you. Then the reasons why children should not be scared of these things is discussed.......more

This book is great for kids anxious about getting out in the world. It starts off taking you through things that could be scary for kids, trying to build an argument for staying "under the covers." Then, the book delves into all the things that a kid could miss by hiding from the world.......more