BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW
When a thunderstorm knocks the power out at his house, Max asks his dad if he is ever afraid. Max's dad talks to him about different reasons we can be afraid. Sometimes fears are big and scary, sometimes they need to be overcome, and sometimes they help protect us. Max learns that fear isn't always a bad thing. After the power comes back on, Max asks his dad if they can keep the lights off and tell scary stories.
Most kids will not be drawn to this book, but it would be good to use as an adult-directed read-aloud and discussion. Fear is illustrated as round, shiny black masses. There is a lot of figurative language that could make a good discussion. As a story, this book was not my favorite, but as a discussion tool to talk about fear, it could be useful. Max and his dad have olive skin and dark hair.
Rachel, Elementary School Librarian
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