Fearful Bat: A Mindful Bedtime Story About Overcoming Fear, Finding Courage, and Self-Regulation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798255940776)

The dark can feel so big when you're so small.

From the Be and Breathe series of mindfulness picture books for ages 0-8, Fearful Bat gives little ones - and the grown-ups who guide them through fears - a gentle, story-driven tool for moving through worry, anxiety, and the wide-open dark.

When Bat can't sleep because the shadows feel too close, a gentle voice shows her what to do: take a breath, look around, and name the safe things she can find. Her room. Her bed. Her blankie. Her snuggy. The moon and the stars. Breath by breath, the fear gets quieter and the courage gets louder.

Fearful Bat teaches children a real, usable calming technique - deep breathing paired with grounding awareness - wrapped inside a tender rhyming story they'll ask to hear again and again.

Each page guides little ones through the same practice Bat is learning, making it easy for parents and caregivers to turn reading time into a calming bedtime ritual. With soothing rhythm, relatable moments, and dreamy anime-influenced illustrations, little ones will learn that fear is welcome here - and that bravery is just one breath away.

The bedtime affirmation your little one will carry with them: "I AM SAFE."

Perfect for:

• Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers ages 0-9
• Bedtime routines, nighttime fears, separation anxiety, and big transitions like moving or starting school
• Birthday gifts, baby shower presents, "first sleepover" gifts, and stocking stuffers
• Parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, and counselors looking for fear and anxiety tools
• Fans of mindfulness picture books, gentle parenting resources, and "big feelings" stories

Book details:

• Paperback picture book, 8.5" × 8.5" square format
• Story in verse
• Board book edition releasing late summer

Part of the Be and Breathe series - picture books that help little ones move through big feelings, one breath at a time.

Big feelings, little breaths.

Author: Cece Beans
ISBN-13: 9798255940776
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/11/2026
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d