THE COMPLETE BOOKSHELF

All the Not So Scary books.

Discover the original stories and the Animal Friends series by Kayleigh Waterman, plus the first six original stories together in one collection. Choose a familiar moment or a new adventure to read about together.

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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.

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HAZEL HEDGEHOG · THUNDER

The Not So Scary Thunder — Animal Friends

A little hedgehog and a very big rumble.

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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.

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