Everybody Has a Fear
A heart-warming illustrated children's book about being brave and overcoming our fears
Published on 11. September 2025
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-80078-412-3 (ISBN)
Description
Everybody has a fear, but with a little bit of bravery, fear can disappear... and become an adventure.
A fear can be BIG or small, loud or quiet, far away or too near. This lyrical picture book explores the relationship we have with fear and how, with a little bit of bravery, we can all find the courage to overcome our fears.
Written in lyrical verse by award-winning writer and poet Koleka Putuma, the story follows the children from the town of Possibility as they journey through their fears and find the bravery to face them. With striking artwork by Amanda Mijangos, this beautiful and empowering picture book celebrates the bravery and courage within all of us.
The perfect gift for fans of Maya Angelou's inspiring poem Life Doesn't Frighten Me.
A fear can be BIG or small, loud or quiet, far away or too near. This lyrical picture book explores the relationship we have with fear and how, with a little bit of bravery, we can all find the courage to overcome our fears.
Written in lyrical verse by award-winning writer and poet Koleka Putuma, the story follows the children from the town of Possibility as they journey through their fears and find the bravery to face them. With striking artwork by Amanda Mijangos, this beautiful and empowering picture book celebrates the bravery and courage within all of us.
The perfect gift for fans of Maya Angelou's inspiring poem Life Doesn't Frighten Me.
Reviews / Votes
With its evocative poetic language and imaginative illustrations, it offers 5-7 year olds a warm, hopeful look at resilience and emotional growth. Highly recommended. * The School Reading List *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Templar Books
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 219 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
514 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80078-412-3 (9781800784123)
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Persons
Koleka Putuma (Author)
Koleka Putuma is a South African multi-award-winning theatre practitioner, writer and poet.
She is also the founder and director of Manyano Media, a multidisciplinary creative company that empowers and produces stories by black queer women. Her bestselling debut poetry collection Collective Amnesia received the 2018 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry, was named 2017 book of the year by the City Press and one of the best books of 2017 by The Sunday Times and Quartz Africa. Her work tackles themes such as sexuality, gender, race and politics. In 2022, Putuma was awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist Award - a first-time award for poetry. She lives in Cape Town.
Amanda Mijangos (Illustrator)
Amanda Mijangos was born in Mexico City and graduated from the Faculty of Architecture. She furthered her studies in illustration in both Mexico and Buenos Aires. Throughout her career, she has illustrated literature and poetry for readers of all ages, contributing to books and magazines. Amanda also leads drawing and illustration workshops for diverse audiences. Her work has earned recognition and awards from both near and far.
Koleka Putuma is a South African multi-award-winning theatre practitioner, writer and poet.
She is also the founder and director of Manyano Media, a multidisciplinary creative company that empowers and produces stories by black queer women. Her bestselling debut poetry collection Collective Amnesia received the 2018 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry, was named 2017 book of the year by the City Press and one of the best books of 2017 by The Sunday Times and Quartz Africa. Her work tackles themes such as sexuality, gender, race and politics. In 2022, Putuma was awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist Award - a first-time award for poetry. She lives in Cape Town.
Amanda Mijangos (Illustrator)
Amanda Mijangos was born in Mexico City and graduated from the Faculty of Architecture. She furthered her studies in illustration in both Mexico and Buenos Aires. Throughout her career, she has illustrated literature and poetry for readers of all ages, contributing to books and magazines. Amanda also leads drawing and illustration workshops for diverse audiences. Her work has earned recognition and awards from both near and far.