Rummu finds strange and wonderful things in her everyday world. But lately, those same things — a shoe, a shadow, a crack in the wall — have started to feel scary. With her mother’s help, Rummu begins to face her fears and rediscover the wonder in the world around her. This tender story captures the common fears of early childhood, especially when imagination runs wild. It gently encourages children to talk about their feelings and shows that being scared is okay — and that it doesn’t last forever.
Themes
Childhood fears
Imagination and perception
Facing the unknown
Family reassurance and emotional safety
Social Emotional learning
Rummu Is Scared
Picture Book on Childhood Fears | Ages 5-8 | Emotional Literacy for Kids