If You're Scared, Then Do It Scared! (Paperback)

Danny Baideme

ISBN 10: 1972395033 / ISBN 13: 9781972395035

Published by Little Guiding Light Books LLC, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. When DD faces something scary, her heart beats fast, her palms get sweaty, and she wants to run away. But what if being brave doesn't mean the fear goes away-what if it means doing it anyway?"If You're Scared, Then Do It Scared" is a warm, empowering picture book that teaches children the true meaning of courage: not the absence of fear, but the choice to keep going even when you're afraid. Through DD's relatable journey, young readers discover that every brave person they admire was once scared too-and that feeling afraid is actually the first step toward being brave.Written for children in kindergarten through 6th grade, this social-emotional learning (SEL) picture book supports the CASEL framework competencies of self-awareness and self-management. Perfect for classroom read-alouds, morning meetings, school counselor lessons, and bedtime conversations about big feelings.Ideal for parents seeking tools to help anxious children build confidence, and for educators looking for SEL-aligned picture books that make abstract concepts like courage concrete and accessible. Includes discussion-ready themes for character education and emotional resilience programs.Published by The Little Guiding Light Books LLC. Part of an SEL picture book series designed to give children the emotional vocabulary they need to navigate life's biggest moments. A warm SEL picture book about courage for K-6. When DD faces something scary, she learns being brave doesn't mean not being afraid-it means doing it anyway. Perfect for classrooms, counselor lessons, and bedtime talks about big feelings. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: If You're Scared, Then Do It Scared! (Paperback)
• Publisher: Little Guiding Light Books LLC
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1972395033
• ISBN 13: 9781972395035
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

What do you say when your child is too afraid to try?

She wanted to raise her hand. She wanted to speak up. She wanted to be brave. But fear held her still.

If You’re Scared, Then Do It Scared is the story every child needs to hear: being brave doesn’t mean not being scared. It means doing it anyway.

Written for children in K–6 grades, this beautifully illustrated picture book gently teaches kids that fear is normal, courage is a choice, and they are braver than they think. Built on social-emotional learning (SEL) principles and aligned with CASEL competencies, it gives parents, teachers, and counselors a powerful tool for helping children face big emotions with confidence.

Perfect for:
• Read-alouds in elementary classrooms and morning meetings
• School counselor offices and SEL curriculum libraries
• Parents helping anxious children build confidence
• Pediatric and therapy waiting rooms

From the Little Guiding Light Books series — picture books that give children the emotional tools to navigate life’s biggest moments.

Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do is start before you’re ready.

About the Author

Danny Baideme is a mother, author, and illustrator from Lakeville, Minnesota. She founded The Little Guiding Light Books LLC to create social-emotional learning picture books that give children the words and tools to face life's biggest moments. Her debut series launches with two titles-"If You're Scared, Then Do It Scared" and "The Girl Who Saved One"-both designed for children in K-6 grades. Danny's mission is to help kids understand that courage is not the absence of fear, and that even the smallest act of compassion can change the world.