Where Did My Fear Go?

Where Did My Fear Go?

Jack loves exploring, asking questions, and solving mysteries.

But one day, he discovers a mystery that makes no sense at all.

Fear.

While exploring a hill overlooking Stonehouse Pond, Jack hears strange noises coming from the woods. His imagination immediately begins filling in the blanks.

Later, a thunderstorm sends his thoughts racing. Then a spelling test at school fills him with worry. Each time, the fear feels completely real.

And each time, something surprising happens.

The fear disappears.

The woods are still there. Storms still happen. The spelling test is still coming.

So where did the fear go?

Curious to find the answer, Jack begins paying closer attention. Alongside his loyal Border Collie, he sets out to solve a mystery that turns out to be much closer than he ever imagined.

What he discovers changes the way he looks at fear forever.

Filled with adventure, warmth, humor, and heart, Where Did My Fear Go? gently invites children to explore an important truth about feelings, imagination, and the stories we sometimes tell ourselves.

Rather than teaching children to fight fear, this thoughtful story encourages them to become curious about it. As Jack learns to look more closely at his experience, he begins to notice something that has been hiding in plain sight all along.

Perfect for children ages 6 to 12, parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who wants to help children better understand their emotions.

Inside this uplifting story, readers will discover:

• Why fear can feel so real in the moment
• How imagination can turn uncertainty into worry
• The difference between what is happening and what we think might happen
• How quickly feelings can change
• The power of curiosity and fresh understanding
• A gentle and hopeful perspective on fear and worry

With memorable characters, beautiful lessons, and a message that children and adults can both appreciate, Where Did My Fear Go? is a story about discovering that sometimes the answers we are searching for are much closer than we think.

Because the greatest adventure is not always out in the world.

Sometimes it is learning something new about yourself.

A heartwarming story inspired by the insights of Sydney Banks and the Three Principles.