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I'm (Almost) Always/(Not) Very
Series · 3 books · 2018-2021

Books in series

I'm Not (Very) Afraid of the Dark book cover
#1

I'm Not (Very) Afraid of the Dark

2018

When the sun goes down, the Dark stretches out. It gets bigger and bigger until it covers EVERYTHING. The Dark can be scary, but it can be other things too - it all depends on how you see it. Explore the shadows in this beautifully illustrated book with die-cut holes, and thought-provoking story.
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#2

I'm Not (Very) Afraid of Being Alone

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2021

A lyrical exploration of a little girl's fear of being alone, witha gentle, reassuring conclusion. A little girl doesn't like being left alone in a room in her house, even though her daddy is just in the next room. Told from the little girl's perspective, the story explores a worry common to young children in a gentle, humorous way, coming to a lovely, comforting conclusion that might help allay any similar fears a reader may have. Beautiful laser cut holes emphasise her feeling of being alone and her feeling of connectedness to her father throughout the book. Gorgeous, characterful illustrations bring the little girl and her family warmly to life. Many childrenhave a period of separation anxiety - not only when they are babies, but when they are a little older too. This story is a way of exploring the subject in a gentle way and offers a comforting way of thinking about it.
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#3

I'm (Almost) Always Kind

2021

Being kind is super important, but it isn't always easy. Using a goodhearted, enthusiastic little boy's perspective, a lot of sensitivity and a little gentle humour, this story explores the potential pitfalls of trying to be kind, and what being kind really means. To be truly kind, it turns out, you have to try to look at things from other people's points of view. Delicate laser cut holes accumulate as the pages are turned to show how kindness feels and how it can spread from person to person.

Authors

Anna Milbourne
Anna Milbourne
Author · 85 books
Growing up in North West England and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon. Usborne.com
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