HAZEL HEDGEHOG · THUNDER
The Not So Scary Thunder — Animal Friends
A little hedgehog and a very big rumble.
Meet this Animal Friend →THE NOT SO SCARY… ANIMAL FRIENDS
Little stories.
Big feelings.
Meet Hazel, Leo, Penny, Bertie and Molly: five Animal Friends with familiar little worries. Explore gentle rhyming picture books for grown-ups and children to share.
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COMING SOON · HAZEL HEDGEHOG · THUNDER
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MEET A NEW GROUP OF FRIENDS
The Not So Scary…
Animal Friends.
Five rhyming stories. Familiar little worries.
Meet Hazel, Leo, Penny, Bertie and Molly.
Explore everyday firsts through animal characters and their families, with gentle stories for grown-ups and children to share.
LEO LION · DENTAL VISITS
The Not So Scary Dentist — Animal Friends
Leo has some questions before his dental visit.
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PENNY PENGUIN · INJECTIONS
The Not So Scary Injection — Animal Friends
A little penguin with a very big worry.
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BERTIE BEAR · FIRST FLIGHTS
The Not So Scary Plane — Animal Friends
A big adventure for one little bear.
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MOLLY MOUSE · STARTING SCHOOL
The Not So Scary First Day at School — Animal Friends
Molly Mouse is taking a big first step.
Meet this Animal Friend →A BOOK FOR THAT LITTLE WORRY
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Stormy nights. New places. First steps.
A familiar voice beside them.
THUNDER & STORMS
The Not So Scary Thunder
A storm outside. Milo, Mum and Teddy together inside.
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DARKNESS & BEDTIME
The Not So Scary Dark
Ella discovers a familiar room in a different light.
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NOAH’S FIRST DENTAL VISIT
The Not So Scary Dentist
Noah brings his questions. Fox can come too.
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STARTING SCHOOL
The Not So Scary First Day of School
A new classroom, a kind teacher and one little step.
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AVA’S DENTAL SOUND ADVENTURE
The Not So Scary Dentist: Ava’s Story
Ava and Dad become sound detectives.
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BAD DREAMS
The Not So Scary Nightmare
A strange dream, a familiar room and a cuddle from Dad.
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FIRST FLIGHTS
The Not So Scary Plane: Preston’s Story
A first flight, a little worry and a whole sky of adventure.
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MOVING HOME
The Not So Scary Moving House: Oliver and Rosie’s Story
New rooms, familiar hugs and a family finding its feet.
Explore the book →SIX STORIES, ONE COLLECTION
A little reassurance.
Within reach.
Bring the first six illustrated stories together with The Not So Scary…: The Story Collection. Choose a familiar favourite or find a story for something new.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
A story for the moment you share.
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