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Reviewed by Mimie Odigwe for Readers' Favorite
No More Fear by Judy Sheer Watters is a tender, beautifully illustrated children's book that addresses one of the most universal childhood experiences: the paralyzing fear of darkness. Dedicated to the author's granddaughters, this book transforms a personal family experience into a story that will resonate with countless children and their parents. Two girls, Sydney Joy and Madelynn Blair, are scared of the dark. They fear shadows and conjure up eerie faces at every corner. Every sound, from the howling wind to the creaking floorboards, has them clinging to each other for comfort. The girls cannot sleep out of overwhelming dread. Will they be able to conquer their fear and have a good night’s rest?
The illustrations by Asifa Niaz deserve special praise for the masterful use of light and shadows. Visual storytelling is just as important as the written word in children's literature, and the images are vibrant and complement the story. The writing is lyrical, with rhymes that add rhythm and ease. No More Fear is a good book for children dealing with anxiety. This is an essential read for any child struggling with fear at night. Judy Sheer Watters gently guides readers toward understanding and conquering their fears. When the girls turn on the light, they realize that the creatures they have imagined are ordinary objects that became terrifying in the dark. The eerie shadow that scared them was merely a reflection of a beloved toy, and the strange, unsettling smell was simply Daddy's forgotten socks!
