Poetry Guided Reading Books

Introduce your students to the comforting story of Benji, a boy who is scared of the dark until he meets the darkness and discovers it can be a friend, in our therapeutic and heartwarming book, "Darkness | FEAR - Friends Even After Running | Erase Your Fear." Perfect for Book Week 2024, this beautifully written and illustrated book is designed to help young children relax and overcome their fear of the dark.

Product Highlights:

• Empowering Storyline: Follows the journey of Benji, a young boy who is terrified of the dark. Through a series of calming and reassuring events, Benji meets the darkness and realizes it isn’t something to fear but something he can befriend. This transformative story encourages children to face and overcome their fears in a gentle and supportive way.
• Therapeutic Theme: The book is crafted with a therapeutic focus, helping to allay any fear of the dark that young readers may have. It’s an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers to use as a tool to help children feel more secure at bedtime.
• ACBC Rhyme Scheme: Each page is written in an ACBC rhyme scheme, making the story rhythmic, engaging, and easy to follow. The rhymes add a soothing cadence to the reading experience, making it ideal for bedtime stories or calming reading sessions.
• Beautiful Illustrations: Accompanied by enchanting illustrations that bring the story to life, helping to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for young readers.
• Book Week 2024 Feature: A perfect addition to Book Week 2024, this book not only entertains but also educates, providing valuable lessons on managing fear and building resilience.

Why This Resource Is Essential:

• Helps Alleviate Fears: Designed to help children overcome their fear of the dark in a gentle, non-threatening way, making it an essential tool for parents and educators.
• Encourages Emotional Growth: Supports emotional development by teaching children that it’s okay to be afraid and that they can find comfort in their fears by facing them.
• Engaging and Soothing: The rhythmic ACBC rhyme scheme and calming narrative make it a perfect bedtime story or a comforting read during the day.
• Promotes Literacy: Engages young readers with its captivating storyline and rhyme scheme, promoting literacy and a love for reading.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a therapeutic and engaging book to help students overcome their fear of the dark.
• Parents and caregivers seeking a comforting bedtime story to help children relax and feel secure.
• Educators planning Book Week 2024 activities who want to include a story with valuable life lessons.
• Classrooms that focus on social-emotional learning and helping children build resilience.

How to Use:

• Read Aloud: Use the book as a read-aloud during storytime or Book Week 2024 to engage students and open up discussions about fear and friendship.
• Bedtime Story: Share the story at bedtime to help children wind down and feel more at ease in the dark.
• Discuss and Reflect: After reading, discuss with students or children how they feel about the dark and what they can do to manage their fears.
• Incorporate into Lessons: Use the book as part of lessons on emotions, fears, and overcoming challenges, tying it into broader themes of social-emotional learning.

Bring comfort and reassurance to young readers with "Darkness | FEAR - Friends Even After Running | Erase Your Fear." This beautifully crafted book is more than just a story—it’s a tool to help children face their fears, build resilience, and find comfort in the darkness. Perfect for Book Week 2024 and beyond!