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“Soft illustrations and tender language contrast the sharp poignancy of this picture book about the lingering trauma of war and displacement . . . A cautiously hopeful conclusion rounds out this potent text.”

—Foreword, Starred Review

“ . . .fear is a tool that can be used bravely and by anyone, a force for restoring goodness when bolstered by courageous action. . . The result is undeniably striking and especially timely in its release,”

—Kirkus Reviews

I Will Not Be Scared

Written by Jean-François Sénéchal
Illustrated by Simone Rea
Published by Milky Way Picture Books

Our fears can consume the entirety of our lives — unless we find ways to free ourselves of them.

As a young rabbit tries to fall asleep one night, kept awake by the trauma of his family’s past life in a war-torn region, he replays scenes in his head of an entirely new battle: being attacked by bullies the previous day at school.

While his mother tries to encourage him to open up about the incident itself, he hesitates, instead questioning whether he possesses enough courage at all. It’s only through addressing the root of his fears, a process that is never easy, that he understands how to free himself and move forward.

Primary ISBN: 9781990252372
Publication Date: October 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 05 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee

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